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UPDATE: Three-Year-Old Toddler Who Fell Into A Cistern Has Died
A three-year-old boy who fell into his family’s cistern on Sunday 17th April 2022 at Cassada gardens has died. The toddler has been unresponsive since he was taken to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center (SLBMC) on Sunday afternoon. The child has been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and suffered several seizures and his…
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Climatologist Dale Destin Predicts Very Busy 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Early Prediction: Very Busy 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast This hurricane season will most likely be another very busy one, exhausting the primary list of named storms, once again. My early forecast for the 2022 Season is out, and it calls for 21 named storms, 9 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes. In addition to being a very busy…
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Easter Sunday Miracle –Toddler Pulled From Cistern and Resuscitated
Tragedy was averted in Cassada Gardens on Sunday when a three-year-old boy was pulled from a cistern and resuscitated, thanks to quick, collaborative efforts by his family members, the Emergency Medical Services and staff at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. ABS News understands the EMS received the call at 2:01pm and arrived on the scene…
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The Beach Could Be the Ending
Whether you’re into the traditions of the widely celebrated Easter Holiday or not, one thing is certain and that is we all look forward to the long holiday weekend. A weekend spent relaxing, visiting family and friends or time used to get some work done that has been lazing around in your mind for a…
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APUA Apologises for the Interruption to its Water Distribution Schedule
APUA Water Business Unit wishes to apologise to its customers for the interruption of their scheduled water distribution. On Friday 15th April 2022 at 0500 hrs, a failed recirculating line was discovered at the Parham Booster Station. Repairs were completed at 1600 hrs. While attempting to resume operations, our team encountered further delay while restarting…
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Police Probe Suspected Drowning
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspected drowning at Sea Fort Beach. It was reported that sometime around 12:30 pm on Saturday, 47-year-old Steadroy Richards of Golden Grove was among friends swimming at the beach when began complaining of cramps and difficulty breathing. He was assisted ashore and the EMS was summoned to…
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CDEMA and Rotary International Sign MOU to Enhance the Regional Response Mechanism
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rotary International. The signing occurred on April 13, 2022, with Executive Director of CDEMA Ms. Elizabeth Riley and District Governor of Rotary’s District 7030 Mrs. Sonya Alleyne. The MoU focuses on enhancing the Regional Response Mechanisms, through a range…
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APUA Issues Kite Flying Safety Tips
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – It’s that time of the year again when traditional values are being observed. Please take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of you and your surroundings. Assist and guide children properly with kite flying ventures. Please see safety tips for appropriate kite flying.
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ABDF Airwing to Provide Boost to the Nation’s Disaster and Emergency Response Capabilities
PRESS RELEASE: ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA DEFENCE FORCE AIRWING – COMMISSIONED! The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) commissioned its newest unit, ABDF AIRWING and aircraft, ALPHA 1 today. This newest unit expands the capabilities of the Force in providing Security and Support services to the nation. The small 9 seat aircraft enables the Force to…
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Sargassum Influx Events Will Be Mild to Moderate Over a Three Month Period (March-May 2022)
The Eastern Caribbean islands experienced moderate to severe sargassum influxes in the first quarter of 2022. The level of sargassum arriving now is moderate to severe and is expected to continue in the coming weeks. There is 63% less sargassum visible out in the Atlantic than this time last year, well below 2018 levels, the…
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Photos: Damaged Bus Sheds
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CARPHA Receives High Praises from Member States for its Pandemic Response
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 08 April, 2022: Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) from across the Caribbean were high in praises for the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on the leadership role it played, and continues to play in the Region’s COVID-19 response. This, as CARPHA hosted its first face-to-face meeting, since the start of the COVID-19…
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