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NODS: Weekend Rains Further Highlight Hazardous Issues
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS): Following Saturday’s downpour around the island, personnel from the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) and other departments met on Monday to examine several areas thatneed attention to avoid any risk to residents. Representatives from the Development Control Authority (DCA), the Public Works Department, the Antigua Public Utilities Authority…
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Guyana Hosts Major Regional Disaster Response Simulation
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA: Guyana is set to host MECODEX 2025, a major regional disaster response simulation exercise aimed at strengthening international cooperation and improving national preparedness for flood-related emergencies. Scheduled for May 19-22, 2025, the exercise will take place at the Pegasus Hotel & Corporate Center. MECODEX, short for Mechanism for Disaster Cooperation Exercise — is…
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Regional Fire Chiefs Convene For Knowledge And Experience Sharing
Jamaica Fire Brigade: The Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) Conference brought together fire service leaders from across the region for a powerful exchange of knowledge and experience. The event kicked off with insightful presentations, highlighting regional best practices, innovative strategies, and the future of fire service leadership in the Caribbean. Following this, junior ranking…
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APUA: Electricity Interruption Update
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA): Sunday, 18th May, 2025 – The APUA Electricity Business Unit sincerely apologises for the disruption in electricity supply experienced by some of our customers from Saturday evening into today, Sunday 18 May 2025. The interruption began at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, 17 May 2025 with the tripping of the first…
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UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Remains In Effect
TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD WATCHANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES8:01 AM ECT SUN, MAY 18, 2025 A flash flood watch remains in effect for low lying and flood prone areas of Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands, valid from 8 a.m. today until 4 p.m. this afternoon. A flash flood watch means…
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Flash Flood Warning Downgraded To A Watch
TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD WATCHANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES2:01 AM ECT SUN, MAY 18, 2025 A flash flood warning has been downgraded to a watch and remains in effect for low lying and flood prone areas of Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands valid until 8 a.m. A flash flood watch…
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268Weather May 2025 Update: Atlantic Hurricane Season Still Projected To Be Above Normal
Dale C. S. Destin @268weather – 268Weather continues to forecast an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2025, with the possibility that it could become well above normal or even super hyperactive, ranking in the top 10% of seasons since 1991 based on Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE). This forecast spans the entire hurricane season—June to November, plus May—and is based on data available…
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UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning In Effect For Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla And The BVI
TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD WARNINGANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES5:40 PM ECT SAT, MAY 17, 2025 The flash flood watch has been upgraded to a flash flood warning warning for low lying and flood prone areas of Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands, valid until 2 am Sunday. A flash flood warning…
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Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla
TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD WATCHANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES3:54 PM ECT SAT, MAY 17, 2025 A flash flood watch is in effect for low lying and flood prone areas of Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and from 4 a.m. today until 8 p.m.this evening. A flash flood watch means that moderate to major flooding is…
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NOTICE: Ministry Of Works Continues Community Roads Repairs
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda (May 17th, 2025): The Ministry of Works wishes to inform the public of ongoing road works across several communities this weekend. The following works are scheduled for this afternoon (Saturday, 17th May, 2025):
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Red Cross Faces Challenges As Mobile Clinic Break-In Affects Community Services
Antigua & Barbuda Red Cross (ABRC): This morning’s (Saturday, May 17, 2025) feature marks a bittersweet milestone for our National Society. While we acknowledge the national recognition of our efforts, we are again facing the devastation of another break-in—this time, our mobile clinic, just days after partnering to support island-wide dental screenings for children. Since…
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May Opens With A Downpour: Nearly A Month’s Rain In A Week
Dale C. S. Destin – Published 09 May 2025, Updated 10 May 2025: The first week of May has soaked much of Antigua in a deluge not seen in over a decade, delivering rainfall nearly matching the entire month’s average in just seven days. At the V. C. Bird International Airport (VCBIA), a staggering 79.5 mm…
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