• Tropical Storm Erin Could Pass Dangerously Close To The Northeast Caribbean

    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 WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE5:00 PM ECT TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025 The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service continues to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Erin. The system has the potential to become a hurricane in three days and be in the…

  • NOTICE: Single-Lane Traffic Continues On 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) is advising the general public that single-lane traffic continues to be in effect to facilitate ongoing road infrastructure repairs on the Sir Sydney Walling Highway. Asphalt repairs, road markings and bus lay-by installations will continue this week,…

  • Air Quality Update: Moderate Conditions For 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 Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services4:15 pm Monday 11 August 2025 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Late tonight until Wednesday Synopsis: The air quality is to fall to moderate levels…

  • NODS Encourages Preparedness Amid Uncertainty Surrounding Tropical Storm Erin

    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 In light of the ongoing uncertainties surrounding Tropical Storm Erin, the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is urging all citizens to finalize their disaster plans and take necessary precautions. While the storm’s full impact remains uncertain, NODS emphasises the importance of staying informed by monitoring…

  • Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Recorded Near Saint Kitts 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 UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2025-08-11 7:29 pm (Local Time) 2025-08-11 23:29 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.6 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.77N | Longitude: 62.25W Depth: 20 km NEARBY CITIES: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 75 km, NE Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 85 km, NW…

  • Tropical Storm Erin Forms West Of The Cabo Verde Islands

    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 200 PM CVT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Erin was located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 28.0 West. Erin is moving toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue for the next several days. Earlier satellite…

  • Tropical System Continues To Show Signs Of Development

    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 Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL97):Showers and thunderstorms have increased in association with atropical wave located just to the southeast of the Cabo VerdeIslands. Environmental conditions appear conducive for furtherdevelopment of this system, and a tropical depression is likely toform by the middle to latter portion of this…

  • ABDF Proudly Values Its Contribution To Carnival Safety

    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 and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF): Carnival 2025 has officially come to a close, and the Antigua & Barbuda Defence Force extends sincere thanks for the positive feedback on our presence during the season. From the streets to the sidelines, our mission remained the same; to…

  • Emergency Media Kits Deployed Across Caribbean: Eight Regional Newsrooms Bolster Disaster Preparedness

    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 Kingston, Jamaica – Eight independent newsrooms across the Caribbean are now better equipped to keep their communities informed in times of crisis, following the successful deployment of Emergency Media Kits by the Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC) with support from the British High Commission in…

  • Police Satisfied With General Outcome Of The 2025 Carnival Season

    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 Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM): The Police Administration is expressing its satisfaction with the overall outcome of the 2025 Carnival season, which concluded on a safe and peaceful note. With the exception of a few minor incidents, the festivities proceeded without any major disruptions. This positive…

  • Prediction Remains On Track For Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season

    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 NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center: Forecasters from NOAA’s National Weather Service updated the number of expected named storms to 13-18 (with winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 5-9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater), including 2-5 major hurricanes (winds of 111…

  • Single-Lane Traffic Continues On 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) is advising the general public that single-lane traffic continues to be in effect to facilitate ongoing road infrastructure repairs on the Sir Sydney Walling Highway. Road markings and bus lay-by installations will continue this week, from Willikies…