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CDEMA Team Heads to Suriname to Assess the Impact of Heavy Flooding
CDEMA – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), has deployed a two-man team to travel to Suriname to assess the impact of heavy flooding caused by recent heavy rainfall. This follows a Declaration on Wednesday, May 25, from the President of Suriname, Chandrikaperdad Santokhi, that the districts of Brokopondo, Sipaliwini, Marowijne, Para, Saramacca, Coronie…
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Updated Prediction: Below Normal Rainfall Most Likely for Antigua for 2022
Dale C. S. Destin | The prediction for rainfall remains discouraging. My latest forecast continues to call for most likely below normal rainfall for Antigua. The most likely total for the year is 1080 (42.5 in), down 25 mm (1 in) from the previous forecast. There is also a 70 percent or high confidence of…
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NODS: 2022 Hurricane Season Preparations
It’s the start of the 2022 hurricane season and the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) has been engaging in several activities to ensure that it is adequately prepared for any threat of a hurricane. The season is predicted to be above normal with 14-21 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes and 3-6 major hurricanes. Training has…
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Ministry of Health Announces Second COVID-19 Booster Shots for Specific Groups
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment announces that the Ministry will begin the administering of second Covid-19 booster vaccines on June 1, 2022 to specific groups. This policy is being implemented by the Government on the heels of recommendations made by the National Technical Working Group and the Senior Medical Technicians within the…
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NOAA Predicts Above-Average Hurricane Season
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has issued its outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. It’s predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, is forecasting a likely range of 14…
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Robbery Suspect Escape Police Custody While Being Transported
ABS Television/Radio – A Wanted bulletin is issued by the police for the immediate arrest of 27yr-old Rickardo Bassawan of Bennett Street, Villa. Bassawan escaped from police custody earlier this afternoon in Potters, after he was being transported to Her Majesty’s Prison. He appeared at District “B” Court today on a charge of Aggravated Robbery,…
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NSWMA to Conduct National Clean-Up Exercise
CABINET NOTES The Cabinet agreed that the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will conduct a national clean-up in the Month of June, 2022. Old cars parked on the streets will be taken away to Cooks landfill; large X’s will be placed on them ahead of time to give their owners adequate notice of their…
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Two Regional Emergency Shelters Commissioned
GIS Dominica – Government continues to invest in making Dominica the first Climate Resilient nation in the world. Two regional emergency shelters will serve the people in the Jimmit and Castle Bruce areas. An agreement was signed between the Government of Dominica and the National Authorizing Office (NAO) on behalf of the European Union Development…
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MOH Issues Statement Regarding Baby Formula Shortage
There continues to be a shortage of baby formula due to supply chain issues and the recent recall of infant formula by a leading manufacturer. In light of the ongoing shortage, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is aware of the concern that families have about feeding their babies at this time. During…
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First Tropical Storm of the 2022 Hurricane Season Forms in the Pacific
The first named storm of the eastern pacific hurricane season has formed off the southern coast of Mexico. It is expected to become a hurricane on Sunday as it approaches southern Mexico. A hurricane watch is in effect for the southern coast of Mexico from Salina Cruz to Punta Maldonado. Hurricane conditions are possible within…
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Blood Pressure Kiosk Machine Installed for Public Use
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched a Blood Pressure Kiosk Machine at the Perry Bay Supermarket today Tuesday 17th May in recognition of World Hypertension Day 2022. Citizens and residents can now visit the Supermarket and have their pressure checked at no cost…
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Immigration Department Issues Wanted Bulletins for Haitian Escapees
ABS Television/Radio-The Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Department has issued wanted bulletins for five Haitian nationals who remain at large after escaping from the Immigration Department’s Detention Centre. They had been awaiting deportation on Saturday after presenting fraudulent documents upon arrival at VC Bird International Airport on Thursday night. They are 21 year old Sami Roodly…
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