• Tropical Storm Melissa Forms Over The Central Caribbean Sea

    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 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the center of the newly formed Tropical Storm Melissa was located near latitude 14.3 North, longitude 71.7 West. Melissa is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). Adecrease in forward speed and a gradual turn to the northwest…

  • Single-Lane Traffic On Valley Road North, Old Parham Road, Anchorage Road And Sir Sydney Walling Highway

    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 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 Valley Road North, single-lane traffic will be implemented to facilitate asphalt repairs, drain cleaning and road markings, starting daily at…

  • Message From The President Of The Antigua And Barbuda Red Cross Society

    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 Dr. J. Humphreys: As we mark the 84th anniversary of the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society, I write to you with deep gratitude, pride, and admiration. Eighty-four years ago, a vision was born – a vision rooted in compassion, courage, and community. That vision has…

  • Two Earthquakes Recorded Near Antigua And Barbuda

    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 UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2025-10-20 11:36 pm (Local Time) 2025-10-21 03:36 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.2 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.56N | Longitude: 61.72W Depth: 11 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 52 km, NNE Brades, Montserrat, 101 km, NE Basseterre, Saint Kitts…

  • Red Cross Begins 84th Anniversary Celebrations In Partnership With Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

    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 Antigua & Barbuda Red Cross: The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society (ABRCS) proudly commenced its 84th Anniversary celebrations on Sunday October 19, 2025 by joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in worship and fellowship. We extend heartfelt thanks to President Giddings and…

  • Twenty Secondary School Students Participate In Disaster Management Training

    National Office of Disdaster Services (NODS): It was all about the secondary school students on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as part of our week of activities marking International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, celebrated each year on October 13. Twenty young people from ten secondary schools took part in our Youth in Disaster Management Training.…

  • Air Quality Drops 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 Services10:30 am Sunday 19 October 2025 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Monday morning until Tuesday night Synopsis: The air quality is expected to fall to…

  • Adverse Weather Conditions Less Likely To Affect Our Area

    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 Dale Destin – 268Weather: Tropical Disturbance AL98 is moving through the region. It has a 70% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm within the next seven days, after clearing the Eastern Caribbean. Regardless of development, the system is expected to bring more adverse weather…

  • Small Craft Advisory For Antigua, Montserrat And Nevis

    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 Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services2:20 pm Sunday 19 October, 2025 Locations to be affected: Mainly, open waters on the Eastern and Southern sides of the islands out to 20 nautical miles. Timing: From late this afternoon until midnight for Antigua…

  • High Surf Warning Issued For The British Virgin Islands, Anguilla And Barbuda

    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 Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services5:45 am Sunday 19 October 2025 Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and northern-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: From this afternoon until Monday dawn for the…

  • APUA: Buckley’s Water Storage Tank Refurbished And Fully Operational

    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 Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA): On Friday 17 October, 2025 the APUA team, along with Hon. Melford Nicholas, Minister of Public Utilities, and Hon. E.P. Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Representative for the St. Paul’s constituency, visited the Buckley’s Tank site. The interior of…

  • APUA: Potworks Reservoir Update

    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 Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA), Friday, 17 October 2025: The Potworks Reservoir staff gauge currently records 12 feet of water. The Water Business Unit remains optimistic that as rainfall continues to flow through waterways and channels from the Liberta and All Saints areas, additional runoff will…