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Water Catchments Receive Much Needed Rainfall
Antigua and Barbuda has been plagued with drought for most parts of 2022 and during this trying time the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs through several of its divisions/agencies, additionally with the assistance of other ministries and collaboration of other stakeholders and partners have been working to eliminate the negative impact of this…
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Legislation to be Amended to Allow COVID-19 Bodies Entry Into Churches
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet announced that it was lifting certain restrictions on funerals of Covid victims, by allowing viewings at the funeral home with a barrier to prevent mourners from touching the deceased. The Cabinet is going one step further; it has agreed to take to Parliament legislation to amend the law which does…
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Cabinet Conducts Review of the Impact of Tropical Storm Fiona
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet undertook a review of the impact of the storm, Fiona. It resulted in the closure of schools and the cancellation of classes last Friday, September 16, 2022, and impacted electricity and water supply on Saturday and Sunday, 17 and 18 September 2022. The Minister responsible for APUA gave a report…
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NODS and WMO Host Four-Day Workshop On Early Warning System and Flood Forecasting
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) has partnered with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to host a four-day workshop on how best the implications for men and women can be assessed as it relates to early warning and flood forecasting. The workshop entitled “Mainstreaming gender in End-to-End Early Warning System for Flood Forecasting and…
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New Tropical System of Interest to the Caribbean
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – A tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands is producing a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms while moving westward at 15-20 mph. Gradual development of this system is forecast during the next several days as the system approaches the Windward Islands, and a tropical…
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Safety Checks Performed Ahead of Scheduled Water Distribution
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – APUA Water Business Unit is currently conducting thorough safety checks on high-voltage electrical panels at the Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant. As a precautionary measure, our team is cross-checking to mitigate any risk associated with irreversible damage to equipment and our plant operators. These safety checks have delayed normal production…
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SLBMC Offers Options for the Management of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) Paediatric Department – If your child has been diagnosed with Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) here are some options you should consider. Medication Options: 1. Acetaminophen/Paracetamol (Tylenol) 2. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) only if over 6 months. This should not be given if the child is dehydrated. Consult a…
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Safety Inspections Being Carried Out Before Commencement of Water Distribution
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Electrical and mechanical safety inspections are currently being carried out at our Water Plants. Scheduled distribution will begin as Plants resume operations. Site visits and assessments will also be done on surface water catchment facilities. Please note that a settling and treatment process is necessary for the distribution of…
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APUA: Remedial Works Hinder Various Communities from Electricity Restoration
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Sections of the following communities but not limited to will remain without power until remedial works are completed: Fitches Creek, Old Road, Cades Bay Scotts Hill, Cashew Hill, Liberta, All Saints/Mc Pond, Montrula, Mount Pleasant, Hodges Bay in the vicinity of Le Bistro, Cassada Gardens in the vicinity of…
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APUA Continues Electricity Restoration Efforts
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Restoration efforts are already in progress for today. We were able to energise all circuits/feeders last night. Some pocket areas were isolated and remained without power overnight. Crews will be focused on these faults today and will continue to restore power in the safest possible way. We appreciate your…
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CBH Provides Food Safety Tips During the Hurricane Season
The Central Board of Health(CBH) is advising the general public that during the hurricane season it is very important to practice good food safety measures. Prolonged power outages and flood damage are two of the biggest risks to your food. Illness-causing bacteria grow in temperatures between 41° F and 140° F. We call these temperatures…
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Flood Relief-Cashew Hill Community
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