• Message From The Director Of The Antigua And Barbuda Meteorological Service: International Day For Disaster Risk Reduction 2025

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Theme: “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” Good day, and happy International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. This year’s theme, “Fund resilience, not disasters,” reminds us that the smartest investment any nation can make is in preparedness – not in response. For Antigua and Barbuda, our multi-hazard early…

  • Tropical Storm Lorenzo Forms But Remains Poorly Organised Over The Atlantic

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lorenzo was located near latitude 15.2 North, longitude 41.7 West. Lorenzo is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this motion is expected through Tuesday, followed by a turn to the north…

  • Airport Fetes Raise Safety Concerns For Veteran Air Traffic Controller

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Eugene Silcott – Air Traffic Services Operations Manager, Examiner and Instructor: It is unfortunate that I must once again raise the issue of fetes being held at the Sticky Wicket, located at the entrance of the airport. I previously expressed my concerns about this and was…

  • Acting Commissioner Of Police Everton Jeffers Commends Officers For Exemplary Service To Member Of The Public

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Acting Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers, on the morning of Friday, October 10, 2025, met with three police officers who were recently praised for going beyond the call of duty to assist a member of the public. Constable 285 Jamilla Edwards, Constable 347 Choyan James, and…

  • APUA: Beware Of Imposters

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 APUA and inet are not calling customers to request email addresses, verification codes, banking details, or to click on links for system updates, upgrades, or prize claims. These are scam attempts to steal your information. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately and do…

  • Antigua And Barbuda Airport Authority Reports Quick Operations Recovery In Wake Of TS Jerry

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 ST. GEORGE, 10th October, 2025… Following the torrential rain and high winds that resulted from the passage of tropical storm Jerry on the early morning of Friday October 10th 2025, the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) is reporting a quick recovery of air service operations…

  • Air Quality Down To Moderate Levels

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:45 am Saturday 11 October 2025 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Tomorrow Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels due to particulate…

  • Liberta Woman Expresses Gratitude To Caring Police Officers

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 A Liberta woman is sharing her heartfelt appreciation for three police officers whose compassion turned a stressful night into one of relief and gratitude. While driving home Wednesday evening, her vehicle struck a pothole and punctured a tyre along a poorly lit road. Feeling anxious, she…

  • Airport Aerodromes Return To Normal Operations

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority wishes to advise the general public that following the passage of Tropical Storm Jerry, there will likely be schedule delays in arriving and departing flights throughout today, Friday 10th October 2025. Passengers are therefore urged to contact their airlines for…

  • NODS Urges Caution Amid Ongoing Rainfall From Tropical Storm Jerry

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) advises all residents to exercise heightened caution due to persistent rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Jerry. Several areas across the island are experiencing flooding, with particular concern for Sir Sydney Walling Highway, Bathlodge area, Friars Hill Road, Folleys, Pigotts…

  • APUA: Update On Water Production Facilities

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Friday 10 October, 2025: Some of our water production facilities are currently offline due to loss of power. Priority will be given to restoring electricity at our Reverse Osmosis plants once restoration work begins. Following the restoration of power, our technicians will conduct thorough safety checks…

  • Safety First: APUA Standing By To Carry Out Repairs

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Ongoing weather conditions have caused some power outages in parts of the island. Our teams are on standby and will be dispatched to carry out repairs as soon as it is safe to do so. We thank you for your patience and understanding.