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Met Office: Air Quality Drops to Moderate Level
Air Quality Bulletin | 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: Monday night until Sunday Synopsis: The air quality is forecast to decrease to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10,…
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NHC Begins to Issue Tropical Weather Outlooks for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic basin is not expected during the next five days. May 15th, marks the first day of routine issuance of the Atlantic basin Tropical Weather Outlook in 2022. This product describes significant areas of disturbed weather and their potential for tropical cyclone formation during the next…
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ABDF Conducts Field Training Exercises
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) will be conducting field training exercises over the period 14th – 20th May 2022 in the Christian Valley and Cades Bay areas. Persons residing in, or travelling through, these areas are asked to not be unduly alarmed of soldiers maneuvering in the mentioned areas. In the interest of…
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Urgent Marine Weather Message – Small Craft Advisory
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:55 AM Saturday 14 May 2022 A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out to 20 nautical miles. Timing: Until Tuesday for Antigua and Barbuda; until Monday for…
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Police Caution Public Against Online Fraud
The police are appealing to the general public to be on the alert for online fraud and report all suspicious fraudulent activities without delay. The appeal comes as a result of reports made by members of the public alleging they were contacted by unknown sources on various social media platforms, informing them of prize winnings unknown…
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Businessman Donates Safety Vests to Traffic Department
Mr. Alvin Jones, managing director of Square Deal Security Solutions Plus donated one dozen safety vests to the traffic department of the Royal Police Force. During a brief ceremony at Police Headquarters on Thursday, Jones highlighted the importance of safety for the traffic officers while on duty, and his delight to be giving back to…
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Communities to Benefit from Flood Intervention Activities
Several activities are expected to be undertaken in Antigua and Barbuda communities aimed at enhancing how residents prepare for and manage flood events with support from the World Meteorological Organisation’s Climate Risk Early Warning System Project. This is part of the Caribbean Initiative which started in 2018 that funds early warning systems in small states.…
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Disaster Districts to Benefit from Activities Aimed at Enhancing Preparedness and Response to Flood Events
Five disaster districts in Antigua and Barbuda that are known for flooding will benefit from activities aimed at enhancing how residents prepare and respond to flood events. The areas – St Mary’s North, St. Mary’s South, St. John’s Rural West, St John’s City East and St John’s Rural North, were selected based on the amount…
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Police Welcome Opportunity for Collaboration on Road Safety
Observer Media by NewsCo Ltd. – Traffic police are welcoming suggestions for greater collaboration between interest groups in an effort to improve safety on the roads. Calls for increased efforts to make the nation’s roadways safer for all were reignited after a collision on Sunday morning landed four cyclists in hospital. Among them was national…
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What Does an Active Hurricane Season Mean for Antigua?
Dale C. S. Destin – The early forecast is for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season to be an active one or above normal. What could this mean for you? Will Antigua be affected by a named storm (tropical storm or hurricane)? What is an active or above normal hurricane season? This is a season with the accumulated cyclone…
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Long-Term Drought ‘a threat’ to the Eastern Caribbean
(CMC) Bridgetown – The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) Friday warned of long-term drought that can “negatively” affect islands in the eastern Caribbean. “Many parts of the region experienced above-normal rainfall in March, bringing some relief from dry conditions since late 2021. Despite this, there are concerns over long-term drought that can…
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Strips or Stripes; Rumble on the Road
There you are cruising the streets at a relatively moderate speed when suddenly your vehicle starts to vibrate. It’s hard for that sound not to catch your attention. You begin to slow down, as you rightfully should, wondering what’s wrong with your vehicle and how much money you’d have to pay upfront to the mechanic…
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