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As COVID Cases Continue to Rise in the Americas, PAHO Director Urges Countries to “Take Stock of the Numbers and Act”
Washington D.C., 18 May 2022 (PAHO) – As cases of COVID-19 rise sharply throughout the region – by 27.2% over the past week – the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Carissa F. Etienne, has called on countries to take action to increase surveillance, public health measures and vaccination, and to make sure that health…
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Police and Family Services Discuss the Safety of Minors with Cabinet
CABINET NOTES The Cabinet invited the Director of Family Services and two police officers who are all connected to providing protection to children who may suffer battering by parents and other guardians. The invitation was triggered by a particular case involving a young boy who was being beaten severely by his father, and a neighbour…
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Road Closure and Route Diversion for Works Under the Enhanced Direct Access (EDA) Project
The Department of Environment is announcing the closure of the lower section of Joseph Road, immediately after Levi Pestaina Avenue. This closure will take place from Wednesday, May 18 for approximately 8-12 weeks to accommodate the construction of a culvert under Component 2 of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) supported Enhanced Direct Access (EDA) project…
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May Updated Forecast for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Dale C. S. Destin: My May 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 May 18, the forecast is for 20 named storms (down 1), 9 hurricanes (unchanged) and 4 major hurricanes (unchanged). Recall…
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Traffic Management Notice
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 slow-moving traffic and single lane traffic on sections of Valley Road North (VRN) and along sections of Sir Sydney Walling Highway…
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TTMS Releases its 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) 2022 Hurricane Season Prediction favours 4 tropical storms as the most likely number of storms to form in the area of interest for Trinidad and Tobago. However, the likely range is 2 to 5 tropical storms forming in the area. TTMS presented its 2022 Hurricane Season Forecast during…
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Opening of Bolans Temporary Police Outpost
A brief ceremony was held at Jolly Harbour on Tuesday 17th May 2022 to mark the opening of a temporary outpost for police officers attached to the Bolans Police Station. The building, which is located at the original main entrance to Jolly Harbour is outfitted with a front desk, bathroom facility, kitchenette, living quarters, and…
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One New COVID-19 Related Death Recorded as Active Cases Continue to Increase
(Dashboard Update for May 17, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed sixty (60) new laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Saturday 14th May, 2022 at 6pm. Forty-seven (47) cases were recorded on May 13th and thirteen (13) on May 14th. Ninety-nine (99)…
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Met Office: Air Quality Drops to Moderate Level
Air Quality Bulletin | Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: Moderate Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Monday night until Sunday Synopsis: The air quality is forecast to decrease to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10,…
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NHC Begins to Issue Tropical Weather Outlooks for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic basin is not expected during the next five days. May 15th, marks the first day of routine issuance of the Atlantic basin Tropical Weather Outlook in 2022. This product describes significant areas of disturbed weather and their potential for tropical cyclone formation during the next…
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ABDF Conducts Field Training Exercises
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) will be conducting field training exercises over the period 14th – 20th May 2022 in the Christian Valley and Cades Bay areas. Persons residing in, or travelling through, these areas are asked to not be unduly alarmed of soldiers maneuvering in the mentioned areas. In the interest of…
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Urgent Marine Weather Message – Small Craft Advisory
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:55 AM Saturday 14 May 2022 A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out to 20 nautical miles. Timing: Until Tuesday for Antigua and Barbuda; until Monday for…
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