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MET Office Issues High Surf Warning
High Surf Warning goes into effect Friday night for the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and Barbuda. Locations to be affected: Reefs and especially exposed northern and eastern coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: This evening until Saturday night for the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and Barbuda and Friday around midnight…
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DOMINICA: Update on the Boiling Lake, February 3 2022
The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC) has informed the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) that as of February 2nd, 2022, the water level and geothermal activity (heat and gas emissions) at the Boiling Lake has decreased significantly. The observed changes at the Boiling Lake are not necessarily related to increased…
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High Surf Advisory Goes Into Effect Friday Afternoon Until Evening and Will Be Upgraded to a Warning by Midnight Friday.
Synopsis: Moderate long period swells are expected to reach the area and affect mainly northern and eastern coastlines. The threat level to the life, livelihood, property and infrastructure of those using the affected coastlines is forecast to rise to high, with the potential for extensive impacts. These swells are expected to cause life-threatening surfs and…
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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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