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Government Mobilizes Hurricane Preparedness and Drought Alleviation Plans for Residents
CABINET NOTES In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda took a decision to launch the Home Improvement Loan Programme to assist persons desirous of effecting repairs and other improvements to their homes. Under this new programme, homeowners can apply for loans of up to $25,000 at a very low…
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SCAM ALERT! Digicel Alerts its Customers About Scam Calls
NOTICE FROM DIGICEL Please be on the alert for fraudulent calls from this number stating they are the “Chief Commercial Office” and you won $50,000 in a local promotion. They are requesting you send personal & banking information to redeem the prize. This number is not affiliated with Digicel Antigua & Barbuda nor any ongoing…
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Road Safety and Improvements to the Emergency Services on Cabinet’s Agenda
The Cabinet continues to take note of the number of vehicular accidents on recently resurfaced roads, particularly Friars Hill Road and Sir George Walter Highway. Motorists are encouraged to abide by the rules of the road and to exercise due care and caution when using the roadways. There will be increased police patrols on the…
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Restrictions on Beach Activities Have Been Lifted
The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report a global decline in the number of COVID-19 infections. Even though some places have seen recent spikes in cases, the total number of new cases worldwide continues to decrease. The same is true for Antigua and Barbuda, and more importantly, the number of hospitalizations has fallen to…
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Urgent Marine Weather Message – High Surf Advisory
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. A High Surf Advisory goes into effect Friday for Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis. Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and eastern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Until Saturday for Antigua,…
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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Opens Doors to More Visitors as COVID-19 Cases Decline
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, March 23, 2022—Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) is opening its doors to more visitors, thanks to a drop in hospitalizations, increasing immunity from COVID-19 vaccinations and a continuing decline in cases of COVID-19 across our communities and nation. The hospital will resume visiting hours from 11am to 8pm daily, starting today…
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World Meteorological Day 2022 – Early Warning and Early Action
Hydrometeorological and Climate Information for Disaster Risk Reduction Weather, climate and water extremes are becoming more frequent and intense in many parts of the world as a result of climate change. More of us are exposed than ever before to multiple related hazards, which are themselves evolving as a result of population growth, urbanization and…
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Tourism Marketing Campaign Launched for Barbuda
The Tourism Ministry has collaborated with the Barbuda Council and Motel, a United Kingdom-based creative agency, to launch the first-ever marketing campaign for the unique appeal of Barbuda. The campaign focuses on the appeal of the sister isle and targets the high-value tourist market. A team from Antigua journeyed to the sister isle on Monday…
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UPDATE: Missing Herberts Woman Found
The Police and the family of 39-year-old Mrs. Savitree “Sabo” Dineyal of Herberts are reporting that Savitree has been found. Mrs. Dineyal was found in the vicinity of a supermarket in the Belmont area. She appears to be in good health and investigations will continue to assert her whereabouts. The Police extend a profound thank…
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Product Recall: Jergens Lotion Recalled for Possible Bacterial Infection
Jergens Lotion Recall The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is asking consumers to check their 3-ounce and 10- ounce bottles of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer. According to the FDA, it is possible the bottles of lotion are contaminated with a harmful bacteria called Pluralibacter Gergoviae that could cause infections in people with weakened immune systems.…
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World Water Day 2022; Groundwater – Making The Invisible Visible
WHAT IS WORLD WATER DAY? World Water Day is on 22 March every year. It is an annual United Nations Observance, started in 1993, that celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people currently living without access to safe water. A core focus of World Water Day is to inspire action towards Sustainable Development…
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Missing Herberts Woman
The Police are investigating a Missing Person Report made of 39-year-old Mrs. Savitree “Sabo” Dineyal of Herberts. Savitree was reported missing on Monday 21st March 2022 at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). She was last seen on Saturday 19th March 2022 leaving home at about 11:15pm driving a purple Nissan Serena van registration number C16135…
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