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NODS Releases List of Hurricane Shelters for the 2022 Hurricane Season
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) has released the list of this year’s hurricane shelters. The list comprises 65 structures which spread throughout the 17 disaster districts in Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda utilizes mostly schools and churches as hurricane shelters along with a few community centres and other buildings. As part of…
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APUA Investigating Electrocution Incident in Ottos New Town
APUA Press Release: ST. JOHN’S Antigua, July 3rd, 2022 – The Antigua Public Utilities Authority is currently conducting investigations into an incident that occurred in Ottos, New Town on Friday 1st July, 2022. Our preliminary investigations indicate a youth came into contact with an energized metallic gate that resulted in him being electrocuted. The Management…
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EAG Notice: Closed Conch Season
Our Conch populations have entered their breeding season. Giving them the time to do this. It is important to our fisheries and to the continuation of life underwater. Do your part to support our fisherfolk and our coral reefs by respecting the closed seasons.
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Police Probe Death of 13 Year Old Boy
Police Statement Police are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of 13 year old Jaiden Titus of Ottos New Town. Investigations so far revealed that Jaiden may have come into contact with a concrete wall, which apparently has a faulty energized electrical wire running through it, and connected to an electricity pole. He…
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Notice: Vaccination Operations at the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Center Suspended
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise that COVID-19 vaccination operations will be suspended at the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Center as of July 1st, 2022. June 30th, 2022 is the last day of operation at this site. Citizens and residents are therefore encouraged to utilize the other COVID-19 vaccination sites…
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Marine Bulletin: Small Craft Warning
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 11:30 AM Friday | 01 July 2022 A Small Craft Warning is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. A Small Craft Warning goes back into effect Friday night for Montserrat and Anguilla. A Small Craft Warning goes back into effect Saturday afternoon for the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be…
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NODS in a State of Readiness for the Hurricane Season
𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), led by its new Director, made a detailed report of the readiness of each community as a result of the commencement of the hurricane season. Relying upon the World Meteorological Organization and the National Met Office, the conclusion was reached that the 2022 hurricane season…
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Traffic Notice: No Through Traffic
No through traffic from the traffic lights at Sir George Walter Highway to CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank on Old Parham Road. This section of the road will be closed as of Saturday 2nd July 2022 for road works. There will be access for emergency vehicles, residents and businesses in the area only.
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Traffic Alert: Traffic Management Notice
Traffic Management NOTICEDate: Monday 27 June, 2022. Works: Construction Works by C.O. Williams on Valley Road North and on Sir Sydney Walling Highway. Ongoing works associated with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation project will result in: road closures, slow moving traffic as well as single lane traffic on sections of…
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PCR Tests No Longer Required for Confirmation of COVID-19
COVID-19 Testing Protocol Update Effective June 27 2022, RT-PCR tests will no longer be required for confirmation of COVID-19 disease in persons who test positive by an approved rapid antigen test. This new update on the COVID-19 Testing Protocol released from the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is based on Antigua and Barbuda’s…
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June Updated Forecast for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Dale C. S Destin (Climatologist) My June updated forecast for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is out, and it continues to call for a very busy and active season with the potential of being super hyperactive. As of June 20, the forecast is for 20 named storms, 10 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes. Recall that the accumulated…
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Marine Bulletin: Small Craft Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:40 AM | Sunday 26 June 2022 A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda.A Small Craft Advisory goes into effect this afternoon for Montserrat.A Small Craft Advisory goes into effect tonight for St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands.…
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