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BARBUDA: Removal of Derelict Vehicles
The Barbuda Council Health Department has issued a notice to members of the public regarding the removal of derelict vehicles. The notification states that these vehicles can be deemed harmful to public health, welfare, peace and safety. All Derelict vehicles which are occupying public spaces & roads should be removed by March 17th, 2022. Failure…
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Fire at Cooks Landfill Completely Extinguished
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is reporting that the fire which erupted at the Cooks Sanitary Landfill and Civic Amenity Site yesterday (March 4th 2022) has been extinguished. The agency is expressing special thanks to the Antigua & Barbuda Fire Department, workers of the NSWMA, private contractors who provided heavy-duty equipment, trucks and…
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RESCUE AT SEA – ABDF Coast Guard in Action
March 4th 2022 – The Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force Coast Guard (ABDF-CG) along with the Antigua and Barbuda and Search and Rescue (ABSAR) team responded to an emergency distress call for sailing vessel MAJOR CHORD approximately 8 miles south of English Harbour. S/V MAJOR CHORD had no engine or bilge pump and was taking…
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APUA Releases Water Conservation Schedule
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has released its adjusted Water Conservation Schedule. The public is asked to kindly review and note the changes to areas highlighted with pink borders. Please note schedule distribution is subject to change.
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UPDATE: Fire at Cooks Landfill Under Control
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) in a statement says that the fire at the Cooks Sanitary Landfill is presently under control. Photos courtesy of the NSWMA. The statement further reads that burning areas have been sectioned off and are being covered with topsoil to deprive it of any remaining oxygen. (Oxygen is one…
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Fire Erupts at Cooks Landfill
According to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), a fire has erupted on the main road leading to the Cooks Sanitary Landfill and Civic Amenity Site. (Photos courtesy of the National Solid Waste Management Authority NSWMA) The government-run agency further stated that the Fire Department has been working tediously to contain the fire as…
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Proof of Vaccination to Enter Government Buildings No Longer Required
Cabinet held a discussion on Covid-19 and the mandates and protocols that have been guiding Governments’ policy since March 2020. The mandate requiring all persons entering Government buildings to provide proof of vaccination is no longer required. All other protocols remain in place including, hand washing, social distancing and wearing of masks. It is Cabinet…
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Updated Travel Advisory for Antigua and Barbuda – March 2, 2022
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective immediately to ensure the continued safety of travelers and residents. The V.C. Bird International Airport is open for international and regional air traffic. The Antigua Port Authority is open to Cargo Vessels, Pleasure Craft and Ferry Services which are required to follow all…
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Water Update: March 2nd 2022
Maintenance will be carried out at Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant on Thursday 3rd March 2022 between the hours of 8:00am to 12:00pm. As a consequence, schedule distribution will be impacted to the areas that are supplied from this source. Water distribution is expected to normalize by 4:00pm. APUA Water Business Unit regrets any inconvenience caused.
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Missing Greenbay Teen
The family of 14-year-old Jakim Jenkins of Greenbay is appealing to the public for assistance in knowing his whereabouts. Jakim was last seen on Sunday 27th February 2022 on Tindale Road. He is a first form student of the All Saints Secondary School (ASSS) and is approximately 5 feet 7 inches in height, brown complexion,…
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World Consumer Rights Day to be Celebrated Under the Theme “Fair Digital Finance”
March 15 is World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), an annual occasion for celebration, impact and global solidarity within the international consumer movement. Each year, consumer organisations mark WCRD by joining together to highlight and raise awareness of an issue that is important to consumers around the world. The theme this year is “Fair Digital Finance”. In…
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Traffic Management Notice: Monday 28th February, 2022 to Saturday 5th March, 2022.
Single Lane Traffic Ongoing works associated with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project will result in single-lane traffic along the northern section of Valley Road North (VRN), Sir Sydney Walling Highway and along the western section of Willikies Main Road. Valley Road North Single-lane traffic will be in effect on…
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