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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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Country Pond Cleaned in Preparation for the Hurricane Season
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs – Phase two of the Country Pond cleaning began over the Whit weekend under the direct supervision of the Forestry Division within the Department of Agriculture. On Sunday, June 5th trees that were grossly overarching on the eastern side were pruned and truckloads of the debris were carted…
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APUA: Water Distribution Delayed
Tuesday 14 June 2022 Water Distribution Update UPDATE: Please note that service to Jonas Rd and other areas has been postponed until further notice Two broken 12″ transmission lines have delayed water distribution to areas initially scheduled for 6:00 pm to 3:00 am this evening. In the interim we have diverted and are now servicing…
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APUA: Power Interruptions Expected
ELECTRICITY NOTICE We are currently experiencing technical issues at the Black Pine Power Plant. As a consequence, some communities are experiencing an interruption to their power supply. Kindly be assured that our technicians are already assessing this issue and will be working to resolve the problem in the safest and shortest possible time. The APUA…
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Currently No Confirmed Cases of Monkeypox in its Member States
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago- CARPHA – According to the latest report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the count of confirmed cases of Monkeypox has passed 700 across Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and the Middle East, where the virus is not endemic. “To date, no confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported in…
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ABDF Coast Guard Issues Statement on Search and Rescue Mission
ABDF COAST GUARD CONDUCTS SAR FOR DROWNING VICTIM On 12 June 2022 at about 6:56am, the Coast Guard received a report of a man who fell into the water near Pillar of Hercules. The initial report received by the Coast Guard indicated that he could not swim and was in distress. He was one of…
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Broken Main Causing Disruptions to Water Distribution Schedule
APUA WATER NOTICE A broken 12″ main on Old Parham Road east of the Sir Vivian Richards stadium has interrupted today’s scheduling for Cassada Gardens 1,2,3, Villa, Skerritt’s Pasture, Lower Gambles, Dry Hill, Point, Fort Road and Runaway beach area. Our maintenance team will carry out repairs today and we will update you on the…
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Images: Safety Tips to Keep Children Safe
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Kenneth Graham Selected as Next Director of NOAA’s National Weather Service
Kenneth Graham is the next NOAA assistant administrator for weather services and the 17th director of the National Weather Service, effective, June 7, 2022. “Ken has the scientific integrity, trusted leadership, and communication prowess that will take the National Weather Service to even greater heights,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “I have full confidence that he…
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Urgent Marine Weather Message – Small Craft Advisory
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services4:50 PM Saturday 11 June 2022 A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out to 20 nautical miles. Timing: Until Sunday afternoon for the…
