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U.N Secretary-General’s Message for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Secretary-General António Guterres in his 2021 message in observance of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims states that every 24 seconds a life is cut short because of a road traffic collision. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a time to reflect on the tragic deaths of millions of…
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Update on Covid-19 Related Deaths in Antigua and Barbuda
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment continues to work with all of its healthcare stakeholders, both internal and external to critically examine available data and provide timely and accurate reports on COVID-19 related deaths for both hospitalized and nonhospitalized individuals who succumbed to the disease. Upon verification and validation, both categories of deaths…
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Water Level Fluctuations Observed at The Boiling Lake, Dominica
St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago – Saturday November 20, 2021 – Water levels at the Boiling Lake, Dominica, have changed significantly in recent days, a phenomenon that has occurred several times since 1876. A local tour guide visiting the Boiling Lake on 18 November, first reported unusual activity and water levels at the lake. Scientists of The UWI Seismic…
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Dominica: Fluctuating Water Levels Reported at The Boiling Lake
ROSEAU, Dominica- The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) has received reports of fluctuating water levels at the Boiling Lake in Dominica. The UWI-SRC further stated that investigations are currently underway and an update will be provided shortly. The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) and UWI-SRC are the official sources of information on geological hazards in…
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International Observance of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year. It is a high-profile global event to remember the many millions who have been killed and seriously injured on the world’s roads and to acknowledge the suffering of all affected victims, families and communities –…
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CDEMA Signs MOU with MapAction to Renew a Longstanding Partnership
Bridgetown, Barbados November 18, 2021– CDEMA has recommitted its mandate to integrate geospatial technologies into disaster risk management through a renewed MOU with MapAction. The humanitarian mapping charity has been a key partner to CDEMA’s digital transformation, and the MOU will allow for further Geographic Information System (GIS) support from 2021-2025. Executive Director of CDEMA Ms.…
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Temporary Decline in Sargassum Seaweed in Recent Months
Antigua Observer – Residents, business owners and tourists along Antigua and Barbuda’s coastline are breathing a bit better these days, as the much-loathed impact of sargassum seaweed has lessened significantly in recent months. Marine ecologist Ruleo Camacho confirmed to Observer yesterday that early predictions of a decline in September/October have come true, adding that things…
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Roadworks Continue on Major Highways
ABS TV/Radio – The General Public is being notified that the contracting firm for roadworks associated with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, COWCL is carrying out works on Valley Road North (VRN), and on Sir Sydney Walling Highway (SSWH) at the locations listed below. Also indicated for the notice…
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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Resumes Limited Visiting
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, November 15, 2021 – Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has resumed limited visiting in most inpatient areas. In August, inpatient visiting was suspended in response to increasing cases of COVID-19 in the community. One visitor at a time is allowed in the patient’s room and must remain in the patient’s room…
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CARPHA Implements Whole Genome Sequencing for Member States to Identify COVID-19 Variants
MEDIA RELEASE; CARPHA – Whole genome sequencing (WGS) testing to detect COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) variants will be underway at the CARPHA Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML) from Monday 15th November 2021. The process will allow CMML to monitor COVID-19 and track specific mutations of COVID-19 that have been circulating in CARPHA Member States. This new service…
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Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Teen
The Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating missing 15-year-old Shaunelle Massiah. Shaunelle left her home on Tuesday 9th November 2021and has not been seen or heard from since. Anyone knowing her whereabouts is asked to contact the nearest police station or the Youth Intervention Unit at 562-4817. Meanwhile, the police are…
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Small Craft Advisory Issued by the Met Office
A Small Craft Advisory issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services goes into effect on Sunday night for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and The British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands. Timing: Sunday night until Monday night. Synopsis: Fresh winds are expected to cause a…
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