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As Drought Worsens the Demand for Water Increases
NOTES FROM CABINET: The Cabinet invited the General Manager of APUA, the Water Manager and the Supervisor Responsible for the many valves that determine water flow following production at the many reverse osmosis plants. The APUA Team reported that the drought is getting worse while the demand for water has increased; the APUA is also…
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Five Hospitalized Cases and One COVID-19 Related Death Recorded
(Dashboard Update for June 8, 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 Tuesday 7th June, 2022 at 6pm. Eighty-three (83) samples were processed. One hundred and thirty-three (133) recovered cases were recorded. One (1) COVID-19…
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Air Quality Returns to Good Levels
Saharan Dust Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services Air Quality Index (AQI) Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: GoodLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Friday Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at present. Alert Level: I Air quality index: 20 to 50 Sensitive groups: People…
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Emergency MEDEVAC by ABDF Airwing
The Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force (ABDF) AIRWING responded to a call for emergency transport of a female patient on Barbuda who was experiencing low oxygen conditions. The two-man flight crew departed Antigua on ALPHA-1, with ABDF’s on Duty Medic, to render assistance. On arrival in Barbuda, the patient was quickly loaded onto the aircraft.…
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APUA: Electricity Service Interruption Notice
The APUA Electricity Business Unit would like to notify customers of interrupted electricity service on Tuesday 7th June 2022 between the hours of 5:00AM and 8:00AM for approximately 15 to 30 minutes to facilitate protection upgrades and maintenance at the Five Island Substation. Please see affected areas; Gambles, St. John’s City, Radio Range, Martin Village,…
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First Named Storm of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed
At 2:00 PM EDT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Alex was located near latitude 30.8 North, longitude 72.5 West. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bermuda. Alex is moving toward the east-northeast near 23 mph (37 km/h). A fast motion toward the east-northeast is expected through Monday, followed by an eastward…
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MET Office Expects Improved Rainfall Totals This Year but Could Fall Below Average
ABS TELEVISION: The head of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is confident there will be more rainfall this year than in 2021 when totals were at a historic low. However, Dale Destin says there is still a 40 per cent chance that the amount for this year will be below the average the country…
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EAG: Safe Sea Turtle Interactions Notice
Environmental Awareness Group Notice (EAG): Let’s ALL have a safe Whit weekend— humans and turtles alike! The nesting season is a critical time for sea turtles nesting on Antigua & Barbuda’s beaches. Practicing good sea turtle etiquette ensures that these threatened animals can safely and easily contribute to the survival of their species. As we…
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APUA: Maintenance and Repair Notice
The Camp Blizzard Reverse Osmosis Plant is currently offline due to mechanical issues affecting pumps. This RO plant assisted by the Filtration Plant Pump Station usually services Coolidge and surroundings, Hodges Bay, Cedar Grove, Royal Gardens, Crosbies north, New Winthorpes, and Judges area. Alternatively, we will be substituting by using the Ivan Rodrigues Reverse Osmosis…
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Air Quality Bulletin: Air Quality to Fall to Moderate Levels
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: Saturday afternoon until Tuesday Synopsis: The air quality to fall to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with a fresh surge in…
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Residents Urged to Stay Alert as Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
ABS TELEVISION: Are you prepared and on alert? Well, if you are not, you need to act with dispatch because the Atlantic Hurricane season began Wednesday and continues until November 30. It is forecast to be the seventh straight season that will see above-average activity. An average hurricane season produces 14 named storms, and 7…
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