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MET Office Issues Excessive Heat Advisory
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast Requested – Heat AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:00 AM Sunday 16 October 2022 …Excessive Heat Advisory in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 10am to 3:30pm until Tuesday…Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Up to 41 °C or 106 °F Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: 10am to 3:30pm until Tuesday. Synopsis: The combination…
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No Reported Cases of Monkeypox in Antigua and Barbuda
CABINET NOTES – Wednesday 12th October 2022: The Minister of Health reported that not a single case of Monkeypox has been found in Antigua and Barbuda. Several suspicious patients were tested and they have all proved negative, thus far; one more tested case remains to be reported but that too is likely to prove negative.…
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CARPHA Launches Caribbean Moves Initiative Aimed at Reducing Non-Communicable Diseases
Kingston, Jamaica. “As non-communicable diseases continue to be a major public health and economic burden for the Region, and especially as the situation has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the timing of the commencement of the Caribbean Moves programme provides Member States with yet another platform to strengthen health promotion programmes, and increase the…
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Mosquito Traps Distributed to Households in Water-Logged Areas
CABINET NOTES – The Department of the Environment (DOE), led by its Executive Director, came bearing samples of mosquito traps for households and the outside. These traps were purchased through a grant provided by the Global Environmental Fund (GEF). Mosquito traps, the Executive Director reported, were distributed to households in the McKinnon’s Swamp area and…
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CBH and NSWMA Engaging Communities on Vector Control Measures and Illegal Dumping
Staff from the Central Board of Health (CBH) and the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), engaged with residents from Cashew Hill, Golden Grove and Nut Grove, on ways to prevent the breeding of Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes and the dangers of illegal dumping. It is very important that persons continue to check their premises regularly,…
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Traffic Management Plan for Old Parham Road
Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU) – Work under the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project will see resurfacing work on a section of Old Parham Road this week. The Contractor has released a traffic management plan for the road works that will take place from CIBC First Caribbean International Bank to…
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DOE to Host Vector Control and Illegal Dumping Seminars
Come out to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) seminars on Vector Control and Illegal Dumping! Learn about how to reduce mosquitos and illegal dumping in your area, and receive THREE (3) free mosquito traps! Traps are allocated for persons living in and around the McKinnons and Cashew Hill Waterways. These areas include: 1. Yorks, Fort…
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International Disaster Day Focuses on Early Warning
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS); PRESS RELEASE: This year’s International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), being celebrated today (Thursday 13th October), brings attention to the importance of early warning with the theme “Early Warning for all”. The United Nations General Assembly has designated October 13 as the International Day to promote a global…
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No Hospitalizations as COVID-19 Cases Remain Low
(Dashboard Update for October 12, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed seven (7) new COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of October 7, 2022, at 6pm. One (1) case was recorded on September 30th, three (3) on October 3rd, and one (1) on October…
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Customs and Excise Division Issues Fraud Alert
The Antigua and Barbuda Customs and Excise Division wishes to advise members of the public that it has received reports that persons under the guise of Customs Officers may be approaching unsuspectingmembers of the business community in an attempt to scam them out of sums of money. The Division views this matter extremely serious and…
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Air Quality Down to Moderate Levels
Air Quality Bulletin | Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services12:30 PM | Wednesday 12 October 2022 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: Moderate Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Until Thursday Synopsis: The air quality has fallen to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5…
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Missing Swetes Teen Returns Home
Xavier Ashton of Swetes who was reported missing is now back at home among family. The teen reportedly left home Monday afternoon and was not heard from, which prompted a search into his whereabouts. He returned home around 5pm on Tuesday 11th October 2022. The police are conducting further investigations into the matter.
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