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URGENT: MET Office Issues High Surf Advisory
A High Surf Advisory goes into effect Monday for the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and Barbuda. Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed mainly western and northern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Monday 5 am until Wednesday 8 am for the British Virgin Islands and Anguilla and Monday afternoon…
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MYHAZ-VCT Citizen Science App Launches in St. Vincent and The Grenadines
The UWI St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago. – Residents and visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines can now contribute to scientific research while learning about the impact of natural hazards in their communities, all from the palm of their hands. The ‘myHAZ-VCT’ citizen science app, a collaboration of The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC),…
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Scientific Advisory Committee and MVO Provide Update on the Soufriere Hills Volcano
Joint Statement by MVO and the Scientific Advisory Committee The Soufrière Hills Volcano has been in a state of unrest since the end of lava extrusion in February 2010. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory’s (MVO) weekly reports indicate that activity at the volcano has been low for the past twelve years. However, these reports sometimes cannot…
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Glanvilles Polyclinic Opens to the Public on February 1st 2022
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise that the Glanvilles Polyclinic will be open to the public on Tuesday 1st February 2022 to serve the people of Pares, Glanvilles, Seatons and Willikies. The Polyclinic will offer the following services: 1. Antenatal care 2. Postnatal care 3. Well Baby Clinic (Child Health)…
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Students of the All Saints Secondary School Pay Tribute to Their Classmate
A third form class at the All Saints Secondary School paid tribute to their classmate who was killed in a vehicular accident earlier in the week. Azorae Pennant was a very vibrant and bubbly student from the 3A2 classroom. He brought the vybz to the class whether a teacher was present or not. He was…
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Public Told to Expect Inconveniences Due to Pending Road Works
A team from the Antigua Public Utilities (APUA), including the General Manager and the Water Division Manager, addressed the Cabinet on timelines, supplies arrangements, payments and delivery schedules for reverse osmosis plants and the new polyurethane pipes that are to replace old cast iron pipes that leak. As the five-year drought continues, more investments are…
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Another Strong Earthquake Recorded Near Trinidad and Tobago
Here are the preliminary details provided by the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2022-01-29 09:40 am (Local Time)2022-01-29 13:40 (UTC) MAGNITUDE:5.2 LOCATION:Latitude: 11.10NLongitude: 61.05WDepth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES:35 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago57 km NE of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago70 km…
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Plan to Allow Unvaccinated Visitors to Enter Antigua and Barbuda Delayed
The Covid-19 pandemic that has challenged economies around the world, remained a primary item of discussion and decision-making for the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda. The proposal to allow unvaccinated visitors to enter Antigua and Barbuda with the benefit of a rapid antigen or PCR test was placed on hold until more data can be…
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ABDF Releases Statement on Drowning Incident
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Camp Blizard, Antigua – January 26, 2022 Media Release – Jahmali Smith Drowning Incident On 23 January 2022 at about 8:19pm, the Coast Guard received a report of a missing young man named Jahmali Smith, in the Pigeon Point Beach area. The initial report received by the Coast Guard was…
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Four New COVID-19 Related Deaths Among Cases Reported
(Dashboard Update for January 26, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed four hundred and nineteen (419) new laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Friday 21st January 2022 at 6pm. Two hundred and twenty-five (225) cases were recorded on January 20th and one…
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Earthquake Measuring M5.0 Struck Southeast of Trinidad
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2022-01-25 11:42 pm (Local Time)2022-01-26 03:42 (UTC) MAGNITUDE:5.0 LOCATION:Latitude: 10.30NLongitude: 60.12WDepth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES:119 km SE of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago134 km ESE of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago149 km E of San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago If you felt this earthquake, please tell us (https://uwiseismic.com/connect/earthquake-feedback/) DISCLAIMER:…
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Updated Booster and Routine Vaccination Schedule Issued by the Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment has released its updated booster and routine vaccination schedule. Selected health centers are offering the vaccines and persons are asked to pick a site closest to their home address. The health ministry further advises that special consideration will be given to school children in uniform.
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