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Hodges Bay Home Extensively Damaged In Major Explosion
STATE MEDIA: The Fire Department is investigating the cause of a major explosion at a home in Hodges Bay on Saturday morning. There was extensive damage to the home, as parts of the roof were blown off and landed on nearby properties. The explosion also resulted in a fire at the home, which was later…
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UPDATE: Missing Bendals Teen Returns Home
STRATCOM: The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is pleased to inform the public that 14-year-old Jaen Anthony of Bendals has returned home and is in the care of his Father. Both the child and the father have been interviewed, and investigations are ongoing. We extend our sincere gratitude to the public for their…
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MISSING: 14 Year Old Jaen Anthony Of Bendals
The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Jaen Anthony of Bendals. Jaen was last seen at Bendals on 24-04-2025 at about 8:00 am when he left for school. He was dressed in a red P.E. shirt for All Saints Secondary School and khaki pants. He is 5 feet 5 inches, slim built,…
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MISSING: Family Seeks Help Locating Thomas Vasquez
The family of Thomas Vasquez is seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. Thomas was last seen on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, after returning to Antigua. He is about 6 feet tall, with brown skin, black hair, and dark brown eyes. He also has a chipped front tooth and no tattoos. If you have any…
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Police Reaffirm Legitimacy Of National Gun Amnesty Initiative
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (STRATCOM)—St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda – April 23, 2025: The administration of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is reaffirming its full commitment to the ongoing National Gun Amnesty, assuring the public that the initiative remains a legitimate, transparent, and vital step towards enhancing public safety. This reassurance is…
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ABDF And ABSAR Join Forces For Marine Medical Training Exercise
Strengthening Skills at Sea | ABDF x ABSAR On Saturday, 12 April 2025, members of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) joined the Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue (ABSAR) team for a joint marine medical training exercise focused on CPR and life-threatening bleed management. Training took place aboard Rescue 1, Rescue 2, and…
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Caribbean Construction Professionals Receiving CVQ Certification In The Building Of Disaster-Resilient Homes
Bridgetown, Barbados, March 17th, 2025 – Construction professionals across the Caribbean are being certified to build disaster-resilient homes through training in a revised Caribbean Vocational Qualification – Construction Site Supervision (Level 3). This was developed through a partnership of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities (CANTA). The…
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NOTICE: No Fly Kite Zone
The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority wishes to remind members of the public to refrain from any kite flying in the restricted no fly zone for the V.C. Bird International Airport. As the Easter Weekend approaches, the authority recognises that kite-flying will naturally increase. But persons are equally asked to take note that such activities…
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Condolences Offered After Chinese Worker Dies From Electric Shock
CABINET NOTES: Cabinet learned that a Chinese worker at the Booby Alley project was electrocuted and died at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center today, about two hours after receiving the electric shock. The worker and his colleague were erecting a scaffold that came in touch with the high tension wires; the electricity also harmed…
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Marine Weather Alert: High Surf Advisory In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service11:45 am Sunday 20 April 2025 …High surf advisory for the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St. Kitts, Nevis and Barbuda… Locations to be affected: Particularly reefs and exposed northern and northern-facing coastlines with relativelyshallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Until Tuesday pre-dawn for…
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Potentially Super-Hyperactive 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Dale C. S. Destin: Brace for another potentially active and busy hurricane season. According to the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast by 268Weather, the upcoming season is projected to be above normal, with the possibility of it being well above normal or super hyperactive. This forecast is based on data up to April 14 and spans the full…
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Cabinet Approves Changes For Street Vendors In St. John’s
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet held a discussion with two officials from the St. John’s Development Corporation (SJDC) who have oversight responsibility for vendors within the City of St. John’s. It was agreed that vending along the roadsides near the Public Market gives the City an untidy look and causes traffic to slow to a crawl since…
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