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COVID-19 Infections Steadily Increasing as Another New Death is Recorded
(Dashboard Update for May 3, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed twenty-eight (28) new laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Saturday 30th April 2022 at 6pm. Two (2) cases were recorded on April 28th, eighteen (18) on April 29th and eight (8)…
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Air Quality Back to Good Levels
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services Saharan Dust Air Quality Bulletin Air Quality Index (AQI) Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: Good Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Until… Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at present. Alert Level: I Air quality index: 20 to 40 Sensitive…
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EAG: Closed Season Notices
Notices from the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) The Parrotfish (chub) populations are entering their breeding season. Giving them the time to do this 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. The Lobster populations…
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Air Quality Drops to Moderate Levels
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services | Air Quality Bulletin 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 Monday Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated primarily with a…
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Letters of Life; C-P-R (PT. 1)
When someone suddenly collapses and becomes unresponsive do you know what to do? Do you run screaming for help or just stand there, frozen? Every second counts when a person remains motionless before your eyes. But rest assured, there is no need to feel helpless if you are CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) trained. Having such life-saving…
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Deadline Set for the Alleviation of Water Challenges as Drought Continues
CABINET NOTES The Cabinet agreed that the water challenges are to be successfully addressed by September 30th 2022. By that time three (3) additional Reverse Osmosis plants will likely come on stream to supplement the 6.5 million gallons of water daily to exceed 9 million gallons, daily. The current demand is 8 million gallons daily.…
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Police Appeals for Peaceful Celebration on Labour Day
The police are appealing to the public for a peaceful celebration during Monday’s Labour Day activities. The Commissioner of Police, under the Public Order Act Cap 357, has granted permission to several groups and organizations to hold marches and rallies on Labour Day. He is calling upon the leaders of these organizations to ensure that…
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Wet Weekend for the Northeast Caribbean
Dale Destin – 268Weather: A trough system is poised to cause wet weather across the northeast Caribbean, including Antigua and Barbuda. Several of the more reliable weather models are forecasting the potential (10 percent chance) for rainfall totals exceeding 25 mm (over 1 in) to fall over the period Friday to Sunday of this weekend.…
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Hurricane Committee Retires Ida, Prepares for 2022 Season
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Hurricane Committee has retired Ida from the rotating lists of names because of the death and destruction it caused in the USA in Aug/Sept 2021. Imani will instead be used in the lists of names, which are overseen by the WMO to help in the communication of storm warnings and…
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MOH Records One New COVID-19 Related Death
(Dashboard Update for April 27, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed thirty-three (33) new laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Monday 25th April, 2022 at 6pm. Five (5) cases were recorded on April 20th, three (3) on April 21st, eleven (11) on…
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Urgent Marine Weather Message – High Surf Warning
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) A High Surf Warning goes into effect Wednesday 27th April 2022 for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Wednesday morning until late Wednesday night for…
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APUA Apologises for Water Distribution Delays
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Water Business Unit wishes to apologise to its customers who were scheduled for water distribution and did not receive it as planned. Unforeseen technical issues cause major delays to today’s (26th April 2022) anticipated distribution. We will be repairing a broken 20″ main between Crabbs RO Plant and Parham…
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