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High Surf Advisory Goes Into Effect Tonight Until Friday
High Surf Advisory goes into effect tonight Wednesday 16th February 2022 for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed mainly northern and eastern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Tonight until Friday, 18th February 2022. Synopsis: Moderate long…
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Paediatric Formulation of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Pending Approval by WHO Emergency Use Listing Prequalification Team
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 14 February 2022. The paediatric formulation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is not yet listed under the World Health Organization’s(WHO) Emergency Use Listing (EUL) The WHO Strategic Group of Experts (SAGE) that advises on Immunization has recommended the use of the vaccine in children 5-11 years of age. However, the approval of the…
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Air Quality Bulletin Issued for Antigua and Barbuda
Air Quality Bulletin – Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 3:30 PM – Tuesday 15th February 2022 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air Quality Category: Moderate Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Until Friday Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters…
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Strong Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2022-02-15 04:03 am (Local Time)2022-02-15 08:03 (UTC) MAGNITUDE:5.4 LOCATION:Latitude: 16.74NLongitude: 61.35WDepth: 19 km NEARBY CITIES:58 km NE of Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe69 km SE of Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda160 km N of Roseau, Dominica If you felt this earthquake, please tell us (https://uwiseismic.com/connect/earthquake-feedback/) DISCLAIMER: this event has NOT…
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Press Release: Sugar Sweetened Beverages Campaign
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment with the support from the Pan American Health Organization is launching a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage campaign under the slogan, ‘Less Sugar, Longer Life’. The campaign seeks to increase public awareness of the dangers associated with excessive consumption of SSBs and promote the consumption of water and other SSB…
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Love and Safety; Protect Your Family and Protect Your Home
“V-Day” or Valentine’s Day is a widely acknowledged and celebrated international occasion. An occasion that is filled with the display of love, usually exemplified by the giving of gifts to that special someone or someone(s) in some cases. But apart from the romance that marks Valentine’s Day, there is also the less talked about aspect…
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Small Craft Advisory Goes Back Into Effect Tuesday Morning for Antigua and Barbuda
In a recently issued bulletin from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS), a Small Craft Advisory goes back into effect Tuesday morning 15th February 2022 for Antigua and Barbuda with the same likely to be required for other areas by Wednesday. Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic sides of the…
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The Ministry of Tourism and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Merge as the First Official Platinum Sponsor of Team Antigua Island Girl’s Pacific Rowing Campaign.
(St. John’s Antigua; February 11, 2022), The Ministry of Tourism and The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority have combined efforts to come forward as the first official sponsor of Team Antigua Island Girls as they prepare to compete in the upcoming Pacific Rowing Campaign. A total of EC $100,000.00 will be contributed towards the cause,…
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MET Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
A Small Craft Advisory issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Island. A small craft warning may still be required for some areas this afternoon. Locations to be affected: Especially open waters on the Atlantic sides of the…
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Team Island Girls to Row the Pacific Ocean
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Team Antigua Island Girls, Antigua and Barbuda’s history-making rowers, are doing it again. The team of four Christal Clashing, Elvira Bell, Kevinia Francis and Samara Emmanuel will compete in the inaugural Pacific Challenge carded for 2023. Atlantic Campaigns, the official race organizers of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, is also organizing…
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NODS Facilitates Consultations on CAP Expansion
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is expanding the various means through which hazard warning alerts can be sent to the public through the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP). Several radio stations have expressed an interest in being a part of the process by allowing emergency messages to interrupt regular programming. NODS Projects Officer Delamine…
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EAG: Closed Season Notice
The Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) is reminding the general public of the closed season for the following species of fish. The Red Hind, Coney & Nassau Grouper populations have entered their breeding season. Giving them the time to do this is important to our fisheries and to the continuation of life underwater. Do your part…
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