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Temporary Relocation of Emergency Department
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, October 27, 2022 – Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) will temporarily relocate its Emergency Department due to renovations. The temporary relocation will take place from October 28 to November 1. Starting at 3pm on Friday, October 28, patients will access emergency services at the Outpatient Clinic located on the second floor.…
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Traffic Management Plan with Diversions is in Effect
Traffic Management Plan Work under the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project will see resurfacing work on a section of Old Parham Road (OPR) this week. A new traffic management plan (with diversions) is in effect from: Between Nugent Ave (west of YASCO Sport Complex to Coronation Road (at HMP)…
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Clorox® Recalls Pine-Sol® Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
PRESS RELEASE – The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division advises consumers of a product recall on Pine-Sol® Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners. The recalled products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. According to the manufacturer, this recall involves Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, and Lemon Fresh scents,…
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Air Sampling Equipment to Measure Mercury Deposits Collected and Replaced
Department of Analytical Services Antigua and Barbuda – This month (October), the Passive Air Samplers that were deployed in July 2022 were taken down and replaced. This will continue every 3 months for the next 2 years. This is part of the air monitoring component of our Mercury Monitoring Programme. We thank Dr. Marcus Natta,…
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Water Distribution Affected by Offline Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant
The Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant is currently offline for emergency maintenance as a consequence of this unforeseen situation the following area’s schedule for water distribution have been impacted: • St. John’s City• Lower Ottos• Michael Village• Ovals• Lower All Saints Road to Camacho Ave• Independence Ave to the Government House• Grays Farm to Greenbay Primary…
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UN Warns That Half the World is Not Prepared for Disasters
A new report from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that half of the countries globally are not protected by multi-hazard early warning systems. The numbers are even worse for developing countries on the front lines of climate change. Less than half of the Least…
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Traffic Alert: Flashing Traffic Lights
The general public is reminded that until further notice, the traffic lights at the junction of Old Parham Road and Wireless Road will remain flashing. This is in an effort to ease congestion due to ongoing roadworks on Old Parham Road. Drivers are asked to proceed cautiously and pedestrians should pay keen attention to the…
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COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General has the pleasure of transmitting the Report of the thirteenth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) pandemic, held on Thursday, 13 October 2022, from 12:00 to 16:00 CEST. The WHO Director-General concurs with the advice offered by the Committee…
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Call for a Regional Mechanism to Finance Future Pandemics
Press Release: The Honourable Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Sir Molwyn Joseph has called on regional financial institutions to put in place enabling infrastructure to allow Caribbean countries to tap into emergency funding to respond to pandemics, such as COVID-19. Sir Molywn made specific reference to the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and…
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High Surf Advisory Issued by the MET Office
Urgent – Marine Weather Message – High Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services4:10 PM Saturday 22 October 2022 …High Surf Advisory goes into effect tonight for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and eastern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing:…
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From Record-Breaking Dry 21 Months to Wettest Month and Day in Over 21 Months
Dale C. S. Destin | The past 21 months, ending August, is the driest such period on record for Antigua, dating back to at least 1928, the furthest distance back for reliable data. Since the heavens opened in November 2020, for the following 21 months – December 2020 to August 2022, drought reigns. The island-average…
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Roadworks Continue on the Nation’s Major Road Networks
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure rehabilitation Project is ongoing with road work underway on Valley Road North, Sir Sydney Walling Highway and Old Parham Road. Effective: Monday 17th October 2202 until further notice: The traffic lights at the intersection of Old Parham Road and Wireless Road will remain in a flashing…
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