• Air Quality Improves 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 Service10:50 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentrations Location: Antigua and BarbudaAir quality category: ModerateTiming: Until Sunday. Synopsis: The air quality has improved to moderate levels due to the…

  • Tropical Storm Cristobal Forms And Moving Quickly Eastward

    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 900 PM GMT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Cristobal was located near latitude 37.2 North, longitude 41.0 West. Cristobal is moving toward the east near 21 mph (33 km/h). A turn toward the east-northeast and a slower forward motion is expected tonight. Maximum…

  • Residents Urged To Report Blocked Or Restricted Public Beach Access

    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 Social and Urban Transformation, through the Development Control Authority (DCA), is encouraging residents to report instances where public access to beaches is being blocked or restricted. The appeal forms part of efforts to protect public access to Antigua and Barbuda’s coastline and to…

  • Air Quality Declines To Unhealthy 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 Saharan Dust Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services2:45 pm Tuesday 11 August 2026 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Location: Antigua and BarbudaAir quality category: UnhealthyTiming: Until later tonight; easing back to moderate levels by tomorrow Synopsis: The…

  • Government Monitoring Wellbeing Of Antiguans And Barbudans Receiving Medical Care In Colombia Following Earthquake

    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 Government of Antigua and Barbuda, through the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, is closely monitoring the situation in Colombia following today’s earthquake, with particular attention to Antiguan and Barbudan nationals currently in the country receiving medical treatment. The Government has already…

  • DCA: Public Beach Access Is Your Right!

    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 Development Control Authority (DCA): Antigua and Barbuda’s beaches are for everyone. Public access to beaches must be protected, and blocking or restricting lawful access is not acceptable. Longstanding public use may establish access rights, and developments must provide appropriate access to the beach. If you encounter…

  • Keep The Ministry Of Health Driveways Clear At All Times

    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 Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs is reminding members of the public that the Ministry’s driveways must remain clear and accessible at all times. While most Government offices generally operate during regular business hours, the work of the Ministry of Health is…

  • TRAFFIC ADVISORY: “Exercise Resilience” To Include Multi-Point Convoy Exercise

    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 Please be advised that a multi-point convoy exercise will take place on Monday, 10 August 2026, as part of preparations for the Commonwealth Business Forum. Traffic impacts are expected from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM along major roads and routes to V.C. Bird International Airport, with Dockyard traffic…

  • Police Administration Pleased With Overall Outcome Of 2026 Carnival Celebrations

    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. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, August 6, 2026: The Police Administration has expressed its satisfaction with the overall outcome of the 2026 Carnival celebrations, following what has been described as a safe and largely incident-free festival. According to the Police Administration, this year’s festivities concluded without…

  • UPDATE: NHC Monitoring Two Tropical Waves Over The Eastern And Central Tropical 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 UPDATE: 9:00 PM EDT | Saturday, August 8, 2026 Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS): The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring two tropical waves over the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. System 1 – Central Tropical Atlantic β€’ Located a few hundred miles southwest of…

  • CHOGM National Security Planning Committee To Conduct Multi-Agency Security Exercise

    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 Security Planning Committee for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), in collaboration with several key security and emergency response agencies, will conduct a national multi-agency security exercise, dubbed “Exercise Resilience”, on Monday, August 10, 2026. The exercise is expected to start at 12…

  • Weather Officials Monitoring Tropical Wave In The Eastern 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 Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 AM EDT Sat Aug 8 2026 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America: Eastern and Central Tropical Atlantic:A tropical wave is expected to move off the west coast of Africa on Tuesday. Some development of…