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Cabinet Notes: Extensive Changes Made to COVID-19 Restrictions
i. The Cabinet held discussions on Covid-19 and invited the Chief Medical Officer, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer and the Senior Officer in the Central Board of Health to its weekly meeting. The Minister of Health reported that in the last week, only thirteen cases of Covid infection were reported, and there are no Covid-19 patients…
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Urgent Marine Weather Message – Small Craft Warning
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) has issued a Small Craft Warning which is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Especially open Atlantic waters. Timing: Until late this afternoon for Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands, and until Friday forAntigua and Barbuda. Synopsis: Fresh to…
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Voluntary Safety Recall of Ionic Smartwatches
Fitbit, in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of Fitbit Ionic smartwatches, which the company introduced in 2017 and stopped producing in 2020. The battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard. The health and safety of Fitbit users is our highest priority. We are…
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Antigua and Barbuda Participates in “Caribe Wave” Tsunami Exercise
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is encouraging participation in the annual Tsunami Exercise “Caribe Wave” on Thursday (March 10, 2022) which tests aspects of tsunami readiness throughout the region. This activity is conducted by the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions associated…
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Urgent Weather Message – Small Craft Advisory
According to a weather bulletin issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS), a Small Craft Advisory goes into effect tomorrow for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands according to the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS). Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands.…
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Urgent Weather Message – High Wind Advisory
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) has issued a High Wind Advisory that goes into effect tonight for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Especially coastal waters, elevated terrains, exposed coastal areas and open terrains, on the windward side of the islands. Timing: Tonight…
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BARBUDA: Removal of Derelict Vehicles
The Barbuda Council Health Department has issued a notice to members of the public regarding the removal of derelict vehicles. The notification states that these vehicles can be deemed harmful to public health, welfare, peace and safety. All Derelict vehicles which are occupying public spaces & roads should be removed by March 17th, 2022. Failure…
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Fire at Cooks Landfill Completely Extinguished
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is reporting that the fire which erupted at the Cooks Sanitary Landfill and Civic Amenity Site yesterday (March 4th 2022) has been extinguished. The agency is expressing special thanks to the Antigua & Barbuda Fire Department, workers of the NSWMA, private contractors who provided heavy-duty equipment, trucks and…
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RESCUE AT SEA – ABDF Coast Guard in Action
March 4th 2022 – The Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force Coast Guard (ABDF-CG) along with the Antigua and Barbuda and Search and Rescue (ABSAR) team responded to an emergency distress call for sailing vessel MAJOR CHORD approximately 8 miles south of English Harbour. S/V MAJOR CHORD had no engine or bilge pump and was taking…
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APUA Releases Water Conservation Schedule
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has released its adjusted Water Conservation Schedule. The public is asked to kindly review and note the changes to areas highlighted with pink borders. Please note schedule distribution is subject to change.
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UPDATE: Fire at Cooks Landfill Under Control
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) in a statement says that the fire at the Cooks Sanitary Landfill is presently under control. Photos courtesy of the NSWMA. The statement further reads that burning areas have been sectioned off and are being covered with topsoil to deprive it of any remaining oxygen. (Oxygen is one…
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Fire Erupts at Cooks Landfill
According to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), a fire has erupted on the main road leading to the Cooks Sanitary Landfill and Civic Amenity Site. (Photos courtesy of the National Solid Waste Management Authority NSWMA) The government-run agency further stated that the Fire Department has been working tediously to contain the fire as…
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