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Parents Warned; New Curfew Rules For Minors In Effect
STATE MEDIA: There is a warning to parents of minors as the security forces prepare to ramp up enforcement of a curfew for minors between 10 pm and 6 am. Attorney General and Minister for Public Safety, Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin says parents must ensure they don’t place themselves in legal jeopardy. The 10 pm…
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ABDF To Strengthen Maritime Safety And Security In Barbuda
Brigadier Benjamin, accompanied by his unit’s Commanding Officers and other senior officers of the ABDF, traveled to Barbuda to meet with the Barbuda Council, reinforcing the ongoing collaboration between the ABDF and the island. Discussions focused on strengthening maritime security, improving communications for medical evacuations, enhancing community engagement, and expanding the National Cadet Corps in…
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ABDF Confirms Wreck Of Fishing Vessel “GIVE THANKS” Off Barbuda
On Monday, 11th March 2025, members of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) flew to Barbuda to meet with family members of Shalico Charles, Vere Isaac, and Cleon Joseph, the crew onboard F/V GIVE THANKS, which was reported overdue on 1 December 2024. The meeting was held at the Barbuda Council New Millennium Administration…
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NOTICE: Food Handlers’ Training
TO: ALL FOOD-HANDLERS The Ministry of Health, Central Board of Health (CBH) wishes to inform all Food Handlers and prospective Food Handlers of the following: 1. Food handlers wishing to access the Food Handlers Training Course facilitated by C.B.H must REGISTER at the Central Board of Health (CBH) Upper Church Street (8:30 a.m.- 12:00 noon).…
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Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua And Barbuda
UWI Seismic Research Centre: UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2025-03-10 11:36 am (Local Time) 2025-03-10 15:36 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.8 LOCATION: Latitude: 16.92N | Longitude: 61.79W Depth: 114 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 22 km, SSE Brades, Montserrat, 48 km, ENE Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 79 km, NNW *distance and direction…
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Police Continue Search For Keon Richards
The Police, along with Keon Richard’s family and other community members conducted an extensive search for the missing Yorks resident on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The operation, which included the use of drones, commenced around 6:30 am from the St. Johns Police Station at Dredge Bay and covered several areas including, Villa, Fort Road, Fort…
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New Public Cemetery Nears Completion
CABINET NOTES: The new public cemetery at Tomlinson’s could begin to receive burials by the end of the month (March). The roads within the cemetery and the parking apron have been delayed primarily by rain, which makes utilizing cement and other materials untenable until the soil dries.
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Minister Of Education Hon. Daryll Matthew Warns Of Fake Social Media Account
Daryll S. Matthew: Please do not accept any requests to follow this TikTok account. Do not send them any money. Do not like their videos. Do not even laugh at their jokes. It’s a FAKE PROFILE!!!!!! The REAL PROFILE is attached (follow me and like my videos)
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Start Of The Extreme UV Radiation Season In Antigua And Barbuda
Dale C. S. Destin: The sun, our ultimate source of energy, provides warmth and light essential for life. However, it also emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which, while beneficial in small amounts, poses serious health risks with excessive exposure. In Antigua and Barbuda, we are now entering the Extreme UV Radiation Season—March to September—the period when the UV Index…
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Extreme UV Radiation Forecasted For Antigua And Barbuda
Dale Destin – 268Weather: Ultra Violet (UV) radiation is forecast to be extreme for the next several days. The threat of sickness and injury from the sun is extremely high if there is overexposure. (Images credit: Dale Destin-268 Weather)
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APUA: Notice Of Works On Valley Road
The APUA Water Business Unit would like to inform the general public of upcoming mainline installation and upgrades on Valley Road, from Sign Pro to the triangle at Creekside. A 14-inch HDPE pipe will be installed along the eastern side of the road, with minimal disruption to vehicular traffic expected. Work is scheduled to begin…
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ABDF Coast Guard Ends Search For Three Missing Fishermen
STATE MEDIA: The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard (ABDF-CG) has called off the search for three fishermen who went missing on February 21, 2025 following almost two weeks of futile searches. This means the fate of Matthias Greenaway, Glenmore Matthew and Clancy Samuel remains unknown. The vessel also remains missing. The ABDF shared…
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