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Met Office Issues High Surf Advisory
High Surf Advisory goes into effect later today for Barbuda and a High Surf Advisory goes into effect Thursday for Antigua, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed mainly northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping near shore areas. Timing: Later today until Friday for…
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Cashew Hill Flood Mitigation Project Gets Underway
ABS Television – The authorities say they are closer to commencing construction of culverts in Cashew Hill to address flooding risks. The project is part of the Enhance Direct Access (EDA) Project, a regional initiative under the Green Climate Fund being implemented in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Grenada. Environment Minister Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph…
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Dominica Builds Climate-Resistant Emergency Shelters
After the catastrophic damages caused by both Tropical Storm Erika (2015) and Hurricane Maria (2017), the Commonwealth of Dominica in partnership with the European Fund has built two climate-resistant Regional Emergency Shelters. These structures were built to international specifications and should be able to withstand the impact of future storms. Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL1LQ3pICQk
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Antigua and Barbuda Updates its Travel Advisory
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective December 29,2021 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…
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NODS Director Comments on Challenges Faced Due to Covid-19
OBSERVER MEDIA – Without a doubt, 2020 has been one of the most challenging and frankly strange years of our lifetimes. The Director of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) Philmore Mullin is supporting that statement. Reflecting on 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic, Mullin tells Observer that this country was forced into preparing for…
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Tracking COVID-19 in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU)
As of 24 December 2021, the ECCU had recorded a total of 40,312 cases of COVID-19; New Cases – 119; Deaths – 773. Percentage of population administered COVID-19 vaccines as of 23 December 2021.
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Fire Safety Tips for the Christmas Holidays
As we continue to enjoy the givings of the Christmas Season do remember to remain safe and let safety be a part of everything you do. Here are a few Christmas Fire Safety Tips to keep you and your family safe this holiday season.
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The Chief Health Inspector Appeals to Vendors Ahead of the Long Holiday Weekend
OBSERVER MEDIA – Christmas vendors and other business owners looking to make some extra revenue for the holiday are being advised to take all the necessary precautions to prevent any major health risks. Chief Health Inspector, Sharon Martin spoke specifically to those who will be preparing food. She warned them not to make too much…
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$90K Awarded to Former LICS Employee
ABS TELEVISION/RADIO – The High Court has ordered equipment supplier Lics Limited to pay a former employee 90 thousand dollars for injuries he sustained on the job. Gah-Yin Wong suffered injuries to his eyes, face and upper body following an explosion at the company’s oxygen filling plant in October 2012. The claimant, then 27 years…
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SOE and Curfews End; Public Health Protocols Remain Mandatory
ABS TELEVISION/RADIO – Both the State of Emergency (SOE) and nightly curfews end at 5am on Thursday, December 23. It means the curfew which begins at 11pm Wednesday, December 22 and ends at 5am on Thursday, December 23 will be the final one; safety measures will be governed by special measures under the Public Health…
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One More COVID-19 Death Recorded
(Dashboard Update for December 22, 2021) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed eleven (11) new laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Tuesday 21st December 2021 at 6pm. Three hundred and sixty-nine (369) samples were processed. Three (3) recovered cases were recorded. One (1)…
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Earthquake Rocks Antigua and Barbuda
Residents across Antigua and Barbuda have reportedly felt an Earthquake that struck about 7pm on Wednesday December 22 2021. The University of West Indies, Seismic Research Centre has released the following preliminary results. UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2021-12-22 7:01 pm (Local Time)2021-12-22 23:01 (UTC) MAGNITUDE:4.6 LOCATION:Latitude: 17.54NLongitude: 61.65WDepth: 10 km NEARBY…
