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Press Release: Meat Imports from Brazil
The Veterinary and Livestock Division will no longer allow for the importation of meat and/or meat products (beef, pork, mutton, and chevron) from Brazil. With rising prices on products in 2022, the Veterinary & Livestock Division realizes that importers will be looking for cheaper products but good quality to purchase for import. Brazil is one…
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Tracking COVID-19 in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU)
As of 31 January 2022, the ECCU had recorded a total of 62,361 cases of COVID-19; New Cases -1,137; Deaths – 850. For more information visit: https://www.eccb-centralbank.org/p/population-receiving-covid-19-vaccine Percentage of population administered COVID-19 vaccines as of 31 January 2022. For more information visit: https://www.eccb-centralbank.org/p/population-receiving-covid-19-vaccine
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COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Update
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise that the AstraZeneca vaccine will not be available at any of the vaccination sites or health clinics on Tuesday 1st February 2022. Citizens and residents can however continue to receive the Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson and the Sinopharm vaccines at the Villa Polyclinic, the…
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High Surf Advisory Goes Into Effect This Afternoon Until Wednesday Morning for Barbuda
Synopsis: Moderate long period swells are reaching the area and affecting mainly western and northern coastlines. The threat level to the life, livelihood, property and infrastructure of those using the affected coastlines is expected to rise to high, with the potential for extensive impacts. These swells are expected to cause life-threatening surfs and rip currents…
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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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