• Saharan Dust Surge Drops Air Quality 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:Β  https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:15 am Friday 30 May 2025 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Tuesday Synopsis: The air quality is has fallen to moderate levels due to…

  • New Caribbean Logistic Hub Boosts Disaster Response Ahead Of 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 BRIDGETOWN – The United Nations World Food Programme today joined the Government of Barbados and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to inaugurate the Caribbean’s newest disaster preparedness and response hub. The Caribbean Regional Logistics Hub, inaugurated just ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season,…

  • NODS Updates Cabinet On The Nation’s Preparedness For The Upcoming 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 CABINET NOTES: Cabinet invited the Director of the National Office of Disaster Services, Mr. Sherrod James and the Deputy Director Mr. Craig Cole, to update the body on the country’s readiness for the upcoming hurricane season.  The Cabinet was advised that the Shelters List has been…

  • MBS Partners With Calvin Ayre Foundation And CalvinAir Helicopters To Save Young Boy’s Life

    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—žβ€¦https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Medical Benfits Scheme in collaboration with Calvin Ayre Foundation and CalvinAir Helicopters, came together to ensure that 7-year-old G’Ani Bridgewater received the critical medical attention he urgently needed. On Tuesday, May 27th, G’Ani and his parents were airlifted to Martinique aboard a medically equipped CalvinAir helicopter,…

  • Minister Rawdon Turner Engages NEOC Members Ahead Of 2025 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—žβ€¦Β  https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Members of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) and other stakeholders met Tuesday with Minister responsible for Disaster Management Hon. Rawdon Turner to assess the country’s readiness for the upcoming hurricane season which begins in June. Representatives from various critical departments spoke about their level of…

  • ABMS To Host Second Annual National Climate Outlook Forum

    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, May 27, 2025 – The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS), with funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Build Project, will host the Second Annual National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF) on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at the Trade Winds Hotel in Saint…

  • Essential Tips For Keeping Children Safe

    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 Ministry of Education-Education Broadcasting Unit: LET’S KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE! The safety of our children is a top priority! Here are some essential tips to help protect them from potential dangers.

  • Light Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Detected 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: 2025-05-26 10:55 pm (Local Time) 2025-05-27 02:55 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.5 LOCATION: Latitude: 19.57N | Longitude: 63.31W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 260 km, NNW Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 294 km, NE RΓ­o Grande,…

  • Mobile Testing Units For Non-Communicable Diseases Approved By Cabinet

    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—žβ€¦   https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 CABINET NOTES: The Minister for Health and Wellness, the Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph, addressed the Cabinet regarding the importance of launching a public awareness campaign on prostate cancer.  This initiative would run alongside the government’s ongoing education efforts on cervical cancer. The Cabinet endorsed the Minister’s…

  • Strengthening Caribbean Disaster Management: CDEMA-CARICOM Mission To Cuba

    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—žΒ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Havana, CubaΒ – A joint Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)–CARICOM delegation recently concluded a five-day mission to Cuba, aimed at advancing the development of a sustainable framework for regional disaster risk reduction collaboration. The May 5–9, 2025 visit, focused on strengthening joint efforts to address shared geographical…

  • SCAM ALERT: ACB Caribbean SMS Scam Warning

    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 SCAM ALERT: SMISHING ATTEMPT ACB Caribbean: We’ve received reports of a fraudulent SMS campaign targeting ACB Caribbean customers. These messages falsely claim your account has been placed on hold and ask you to click a link to “regain access”. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK; DO NOT…

  • Moderate Air Quality Alert 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—žβ€¦Β Β  https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:15 am Monday 26 May 2025 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until tomorrow. Synopsis: The air quality is has fallen to moderate levels due to…