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SLBMC Launches Investigation Into NICU Threats
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 ST. JOHNβS, Antigua, March 9, 2026 β Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has launched a formal investigation into reports of threatening behavior directed toward healthcare staff within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). βHospital management initiated the probe immediately following a formal report of the…
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Drivers Urged To Exercise Caution With Start Of Phase 3 Of Airfield Upgrade Project
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 As the Airfield Upgrade Project at the V.C. Bird International Airport enters another crucial phase, the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) advises all road users to exercise caution while traveling on the Burma Road, the Sir George Walter Highway, and the LIAT Road. Between now…
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY: Damage To Historic Water Tank In Liberta
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 community is advised that the historic water tank located just outside the Grace Hill Moravian Church in Liberta has sustained significant structural damage following a collision with a motor vehicle. The tank, which is understood to be over 100 years old, is now unstable. Authorities…
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CARICOM IMPACS Issues Urgent Alert On Rising WhatsApp Account Hijacking Scams
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 Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security is warning the public about a growing surge in sophisticated scams targeting WhatsApp users across the Region. Criminals are increasingly impersonating trusted individualsβsuch as delivery agents, customer support representatives, or even personal friendsβto deceive users into revealing…
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World Meteorological Organization Retires The Name “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 NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center: The World Meteorological Organizationβs Hurricane Committee retired Melissa from its rotating list of names because of the death and destruction it caused in the Caribbean in October 2025. The committee selected Molly as the replacement name. At its peak, Melissa was…
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BVI Hosts Regional CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit Training And Exercise 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 The Regional CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU) Training & Exercise 2026, was held in the Virgin Islands from February 22 β March 2, 2026, and included 16 local BVI participants from the Royal BVI Police and Fire Forces, alongside 15 regional participants, who took part in…
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NODS: Notification Of Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise
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 annual βCaribe Wave Tsunami Exerciseβ will be held in Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday 19th March facilitated by the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS). This exercise will test tsunami preparedness plans throughout the island. It is conducted by the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for Tsunami…
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NOTICE: NSWMA Announces Landfill Conditions Have Stabilised
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 Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is pleased to announce conditions at the landfill have returned to normal. Once more, we wish to thank the public for their patience and understanding, as fires are associated with landfills. However, management and staff strive to minimize these…
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Single Lane Traffic On Valley Road North, Sir Sydney Walling Highway And Old Parham Road
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 Ministry of Works’ Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU) advises the general public that single-lane traffic will continue to facilitate ongoing infrastructure repairs on major roads. On Valley Road North, road markings, concrete and drainage works in the vicinity of Jennings, Bolans, Jolly Harbour and Sugar…
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Airfield Upgrade Project At V.C. Bird International Airport Enters Crucial Third Phase
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 ST. GEORGE, 1st March, 2026β¦ The multi-million dollar upgrade to the airfield of the VC Bird International Airport is recording steady progress and the project has now seamlessly moved into another critical phase. The third phase of the project is now underway and like the previous…
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Antigua And Barbuda’s National Clean-Up Initiative: A Multi-Agency Approach
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 CABINET NOTES: Managers of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) were invited to Cabinet this week to present on the Authorityβs ongoing beautification and sanitation efforts across Antigua and Barbuda. During the comprehensive presentation, Cabinet took a close and detailed look at the current state…
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Air Quality Down To Moderate Levels
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 Services7:45 pm Monday 02 March 2026Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Tuesday Synopsis: The air quality has fallen to moderate levels due to particulate matter…
