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Antigua And Barbuda Officially Launches CHOGM 2026
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Antigua and Barbuda High Commission UK: The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda have officially launched the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 during a ceremony held at Sandals Grande Resort. The event was jointly officiated by Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne, Commonwealth Secretary-General the…
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Single Lane Traffic On Sir Sydney Walling Highway, Valley Road North And Anchorage Road
οΈππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Works’ Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU) advises the general public that single-lane traffic continues to facilitate ongoing infrastructure repairs to major roads. On Sir Sydney Walling Highway, asphalt repairs, junction repairs, concrete works and guardrail installation will continue from Willikies westwards, starting daily…
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UWI Five Islands Campus To Host Webinar On Seismic Activity And Preparedness
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Dear colleagues,Don’t Wait for the Ground to ShakeβBe Prepared! With Antigua experiencing over 20 earthquakes in less than a week, the time to prepare is NOW. Your safety and that of your loved ones depend on the knowledge and actions you take today. The University of…
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Statement From The Director Of The Antigua And Barbuda Meteorological Service On The Occasion Of World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Theme: βBe Tsunami Ready: Invest in Tsunami Preparedness.β On this World Tsunami Awareness Day, observed annually on November 5, the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS) joins the global community in reaffirming ourcommitment to safeguarding lives, livelihoods, and property from tsunami hazards. The 2025 theme, βBe…
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UPDATE: 300 Seismic Events Observed North East Of The Island Arc, East Of Guadeloupe
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 UWI Seismic Research Centre – (UWI-SRC): Seismic activities continue to be observed at a decreased rate, north east of the island arc, east of Guadeloupe. Seismic technicians continue to process the data, and the total event count is currently at 300. This swarm will continue as…
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CCRIF To Make Record US$70.8 Million (J$11.4 Billion) Payout To Jamaica Following The Devastation Caused By Hurricane Melissa
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) to make record payout to the Government of Jamaica totalling US$70.8 Million (~J$11.4 Billion), following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. This marks the largest single payout in CCRIFβs history and is a powerful demonstration of the organizationβs parametric insurance…
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Air Quality Drops To Moderate Levels For Antigua And Barbuda
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:35 am Sunday 02 November 2025 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until later today Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels due to…
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Relief Items From The Regional Caribbean Logistics Hub Prepared For Shipment
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and international development partners, on Wednesday, October 29th, mobilized and dispatched relief supplies from the Regional Caribbean Logistics Hub to support Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. A coordinated regional…
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Antigua And Barbuda Defence Force Clarifies Foreign Military Presence On Island
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) wishes to inform the general public that there has been no confirmation or authorization of American soldiers conducting surveys or operations within the city of St. John’s or any other part of the island. The ABDF further clarifies that…
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Police Urge Residents To Guard Against Theft Of LPG Cooking Gas Cylinders
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Police are appealing to members of the public to take extra precautions in securing their Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cooking gas cylinders, following recent reports of thefts in the Parham and surrounding areas. In one incident, a cook shop in Parham was broken into between…
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NODS Support To Hurricane Melissa Affected Countries
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is working with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to finalise arrangements on how countries will be assisting those states affected by Hurricane Melissa. NODS personnel have been in constant communication with CDEMA and other regional organizations to…
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CDEMA Deploys 20-Man Rapid Needs Assessment Team To Hurricane Hit Jamaica
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has deployed a 20-man Rapid Needs Assessment Team (RNAT)to Jamaica to support the countryβs national response efforts following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The team under the Regional Response Mechanism (RRM), includes technical specialists from CDEMA, UNICEF, WFP, PAHO,…
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