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WHO Updates COVID-19 Guidelines On Masks, Treatments And Patient Care
World Health Organization (WHO) – WHO has updated its guidelines on mask wearing in community settings, COVID-19 treatments, and clinical management. This is part of a continuous process of reviewing such materials, working with guideline development groups composed of independent, international experts who consider the latest available evidence and the changing epidemiology. Masks continue to…
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No Alcohol To Be Sold On Election Day
STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE – The Police are reminding the general public that NO alcohol shall be on sale on the day of the general elections. This is in accordance with the Licensing (Intoxicating Liquor) Act, Cap 249 of the Laws of Antigua and Barbuda. The Act states; No intoxicating liquor shall be sold, offered for…
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APUA: Water Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Broken mains will impede water distribution in the following areas until repairs are completed: • 16″ transmission mainline in Belmont • Two 8″mainline on St. Phillips main road • 8 ” mainline in Upper Fort • 6″ water mainline in High Point • 8″ mainline on Buckley’s Road near…
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Minor Earthquake Recorded Northeast Of Antigua
UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Manual Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2023-01-11 03:05 pm (Local Time) 2023-01-11 07:05 pm (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.6 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.63N Longitude: 60.79W Depth: 14.6 km NEARBY CITIES: 130 km NE of Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda This event has been reviewed by an analyst.
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URGENT NOTICE: Traffic Diversion
Topic: Diversion on the Potworks turnoff. Date: Tuesday 10th January 2023 Ongoing works on the construction site will result in a diversion later today (Tuesday). The contractor will therefore place sufficient diversion signs to guide traffic on Sir Sydney Walling Highway (SSWH) between Mount Joy and the PotWorks turnoff, to divert through Clock Tower Mall. Normal traffic…
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CBH Conducts Health And Safety In The Workplace Discussion
Central Board of Health (CBH) – Inspectors from CBH’s Public Health Department were invited to speak to grounds custodians, housekeeping custodians and cafeteria workers as part of the Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education (ABICE) professional day activity. The very interactive discussion focused on health and safety in the workplace and surrounding areas. Emphasis…
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APUA: Water Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Kindly note that broken mains will affect the following areas: • Hatton in the vicinity of Torturer Gym • Fort Road • Bathlodge Extension • Bristol well field
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CARPHA Encourages Enhanced Vigilance And Vaccination Against COVID-19 And Influenza
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 05 January, 2023: Almost 3 years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the Caribbean Region and the COVID-19 outbreak was designated a pandemic, COVID-19 cases are still occurring in our communities. In light of this, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is encouraging Ministries of Health to…
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Small Craft Warning Issued By The MET office
Urgent – Marine Weather Message | Small Craft WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services A Small Craft Warning goes into effect tonight for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the BritishVirgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters. Timing: Late Thursday night until Friday morning for the British Virgin Islands and Thursday evening until Friday night for…
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Another Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua and Barbuda
The University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Manual Earthquake Location 2023-01-04 11:50 pm (Local Time) | 2023-01-05 03:50 am (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.6 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.51N Longitude: 62.17W Depth: 21.2km NEARBY CITIES: 57km NW of Saint John’s. Antigua and Barbuda DISCLAIMER: This event has been reviewed by an analyst
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MET Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather Message | Small Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services7:50 pm Tuesday 3rd January 2023 A Small Craft Advisory goes into effect Wednesday for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla, and Wednesday night for Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands. A Small Craft Warning may be required for some areas Wednesday…
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Fisheries Division Closed Season Reminder
The Antigua & Barbuda Fisheries Division would like to remind the general public of the Closed Season for the Nassau Grouper, Red Hind and Coney. The Closed Season for these species runs from the 1st of January to the 31 of March. During this period it is illegal to sell, purchase or have in your…
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