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Wanted Bulletin: Jaquan Teague of Fort Road
STRATCOM: Police are appealing to Jaquan Teague of Fort Road to surrender himself at any police station immediately. Teague is wanted for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged shooting at Parham on Friday 15th July 2022. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts can contact the Parham Police Station at 463-…
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Residents Urged to Heighten Security Awareness
STRATCOM PRESS RELEASE: In an effort to further ensure the safety and security of every citizen in Antigua and Barbuda, the police have stepped up their crime-fighting measures, and are equally appealing to residents to heighten their security awareness. Already, several ‘Stop and Search’ exercises were conducted in certain targeted areas, as well as search…
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July Updated Forecast for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Dale C. S. Destin | My July updated forecast for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is out, and it continues to call for a very busy and active season with the possibility of being super hyperactive. As of July 20, the forecast is for 19 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes. This includes Tropical Storms Alex Bonnie and Colin.…
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Disaster Management Officials Engaged in Flood Management Training
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – District Disaster Volunteers along with representatives from several departments were engaged in a one-day workshop on Tuesday 12th July 2022 on various aspects of flood management. The training organised by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and NODS allowed participants to share experiences and good practices in managing floods…
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Marine Bulletin: Small Craft Advisory
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:35 PM Tuesday 19 July 2022 A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, and Anguilla. A Small Craft advisory goes back into effect Wednesday for the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out to 20nautical miles. Timing:…
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CARPHA: No Travel Restrictions Required At This Time for Monkeypox
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stated on Monday 18th July 2022 that Member States should continue to remain on high alert for the importation of viral or other infections and monitor in country syndromic surveillance systems for increases in fever and rash illnesses. “At CARPHA we coordinate public health…
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Record-Breaking Dry 19 Months for Antigua
Dale C. S. Destin | The past 19 months is the driest such period on record for Antigua, dating back to at least 1928. Since the deluge of November 2020, December 2020 to June 2022 has yielded only a meagre 983.5 mm (38.72 in), for the island-average rainfall. This broke the record set for a…
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Little Pond, Big Pond; Country Ponds
As the hurricane season, still in its early stages, slowly brings rain to Antigua and Barbuda, the cleaning of Little Country Pond should be considered a move in the right direction to reduce the effects of disasters like floods. The pond is aesthetically pleasing in the eyes of many, environmentally friendly to mother nature and…
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Photos: Little Country Pond
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One COVID-19 Related Death and Eight New Cases Recorded
(Dashboard Update for July 16, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed eight (8) new COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Wednesday 13th July, 2022 at 6pm. Four (4) cases were recorded on July 12th and four (4) on July 13th. One hundred and…
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Marine Bulletin: Small Craft Warning
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft Warning – Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services6:40 PM Friday 15 July 2022 A Small Craft Warning is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. Locations to be affected: Especially open Atlantic waters. Timing: Midnight tonight until 2 am Sunday. Synopsis: Fresh to strong and gusty winds are expected to cause…
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Antigua and Barbuda’s Carnival 2022 Will Focus On Road Safety Public Awareness
PRESS RELEASE Date: Thursday 14th July, 2022 St. Johns Antigua and Barbuda – The Ministry of Works through the Project Implementation Management Unit and the Ministry of Creative Industries and Innovation are teaming up with the private sector in Antigua and Barbuda to launch a campaign aimed at increasing road safety awareness. The initiative forms…
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