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Heat Bulletin: Excessive Heat Warning Downgraded to Excessive Heat Advisory
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast Requested Heat Advisory Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services | 5:10 PM Wednesday 22 June 2022 Excessive Heat Warning Downgraded to Excessive Heat Advisory 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday. Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Up to 40 °C or 104 °F Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm…
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Heat Bulletin: Excessive Heat Warning
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat Warning | Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday and Thursday. Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Up to around 45 °C or 113 °F Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: 9:00 am to 4:30…
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Important Notice on the MBS All Saints Pharmacy
Beneficiaries are advised that the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) All Saints Pharmacy will be opened at 8am to 11am for the remainder of this week (Wednesday 22nd to Friday, 24th June 2022) to facilitate patients picking up prescriptions ONLY. Beneficiaries are asked to use our other pharmacies, located at Clare Hall, Browne’s Avenue, Gray’s Farm,…
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Heat Bulletin: Excessive Heat Watch
Excessive Heat WatchAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda from 10 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesday 22nd June and Thursday 23rd June 2022. The slackening of the pressure gradient is expected to cause the winds to become light, resulting in favourable conditions for warmer than…
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Air Quality Bulletin: Air Quality Back 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: Good Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Until… Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at present. Alert Level: I Air quality index: 20 to 50 Sensitive groups:…
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Climatologist Expects Increased Rainfall Later This Year
ABS Television: There are expectations of relief from drought conditions later this year, but this may not be enough to compensate for significant deficits in past months. That’s the view of Adrian Trotman, chief of applied meteorology and climatology and head of the Caribbean Regional Climate Centre at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology…
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Water Production Insufficient as Drought Worsens
𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭 The Cabinet invited the Manager of the Water Division of the APUA to provide answers concerning water provision to the people of Antigua. He reported that APUA is producing nearly 8 million gallons of water a day but it is still not sufficient because of the worsening drought. More and more households…
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The UWI Seismic Research Centre Cops Global Award for Managing La Soufrière Crisis
The UWI Seismic Research Centre, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago W.I. June 17, 2022 – High commendation was bestowed on The University of the West Indies (The UWI) from the world’s leading global volcanological association. The regional University’s Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC), located at the St Augustine Campus, was announced as winner of the…
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COVID-19 a Diminishing Threat in Antigua and Barbuda
CABINET NOTES The Minister of Health reported that the supply of AstraZeneca for the fight against COVID-19 is now exhausted and a re-supply is being sought from partners who have demonstrated charity and goodwill in the past. The Minister of Health also noted that COVID-19 is diminishing as a threat to the Antigua and Barbuda…
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The Safety of Minors Addressed at Cabinet Level
CABINET NOTES The Cabinet also learned that several drivers have been preying upon youth, violating the Sexual Offenses Act (against minors). New measures will be put in place to catch and arrest those who engage in activities that offend the law against minors. Cabinet abhors violations of young children and will act to ensure that…
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Breach of Electrical Installation Caused Electrocution at Green Bay Residence
APUA PRESS RELEASE The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Electricity Business Unit responded to a report of electrocution at George Street Green Bay on Tuesday 14 June 2022 at approximately 21:16 hrs. Our preliminary investigations found that the property where the incident occurred shares a fence with an apartment building. The apartment building’s electricity service…
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APUA: Power Interruptions to Continue
ELECTRICITY NOTICE Please be advised that the Black Pine Power Plant and the Antigua Power Company have been experiencing technical issues affecting our generation and distribution capabilities. These issues, regrettably have resulted in power interruptions throughout the day in various communities. The technicians are working to address these issues in the safest and shortest possible…
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