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Sargassum Amounts Have Increased Significantly Over the Last Two Months
Sargassum quantities have increased by over 100% between the months of December and January. The University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab has been examining satellite images to track the Sargassum blooms over the years and states: “In January 2022, the overall Sargassum amount increased significantly from December 2021 across the Central Atlantic and the…
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MOH to Embark on Public Relations Campaign to Combat NCDs
The Minister of Health, the Honourable Molwyn Joseph stressed the importance of attention being paid to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD’s) among members of the Antiguan and Barbudan population. Primarily among the illnesses suffered by the adult Antiguan and Barbudan population are Diabetes, Hypertension and Stroke. They are a result of a sedentary lifestyle, over-consumption of sugars…
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COVID-19 Restrictions to be Ammended to Allow Unvaccinated Nationals to Return Home
The Cabinet held a discussion on relaxing COVID-19 restrictions as pertaining to a number of nationals of Antigua and Barbuda who wish to return home but are not vaccinated; the discussions on relaxing the restrictions for visiting tourists will continue. The Cabinet consulted with the Deputy Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Health Inspector, inviting…
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Motorists Cautioned Following Country’s 3rd Fatality for 2022
The police are again cautioning motorists to desist from exceeding the speed limits and to drive with due care and attention on the roads. The warning is as a result of a fatal accident that took place on Sir George Walter Highway around 11:15 pm on Tuesday 15th February, where 25-year-old Jermaine Browne of Crystal Street,…
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Structure Erected Without the Requisite Approvals Destroyed by DCA
The proprietors of “Natural Livity” erected a structure over the waterway without the requisite approvals from the Development Control Authority (DCA). Waterways are protected by the Environmental Protection Management Act No. 10 of 2019, and it must also be noted that Section 17 of the Physical Planning Act No. 6 of 2003 refers to the…
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One Additional COVID-19 Related Death Recorded
(Dashboard Update for February 16, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed fifty-three (53) new laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Monday 14th February 2022 at 6pm. Seven (7) cases were recorded on the 10th February, fourteen (14) on the 11th, fourteen (14)…
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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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