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APUA Apologises For Unplanned Power Outage
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA): The Electricity Business Unit sincerely apologises to our valued customers for the unplanned outage that affected the entire network at 3:13 AM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The outage was caused by damage to the sky wire on the 69kV transmission line at the Lavington Substation. This activated our system…
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Hazardous Marine Conditions Expected As Small Craft Warning Goes Into Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:40 am Tuesday 11 February, 2025 …Small craft warning for Antigua, Barbuda and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters north and east of the islands. Timing: From Wednesday midday until Sunday afternoon for BarbudaFrom Wednesday afternoon until Sunday afternoon for…
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Annual Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise Aims To Test Tsunami Response
In anticipation of the 2025 Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise, the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is urging various agencies, departments, schools, organisations, and businesses to take part in this very important drill. This yearly exercise is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 20th, at 11:00 AM and is designed to promote tsunami awareness…
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High Wind Advisory Goes Into Effect For Antigua And Barbuda
Urgent – Weather MessageHigh Wind AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:50 pm Tuesday 11 February 2025 …High wind advisory goes into effect tonight for Antigua and Barbuda… Locations to be affected: Especially exposed coastal waters and elevated and open terrains, on the windward side of the islands. Timing: Midnight Tuesday until Friday Night. Synopsis: Strong gusty…
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Minister Of Health Congratulates Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis On Appointment As Medical Director
The Honorable Sir Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, extends warm and heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis on her recent appointment as the Medical Director at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. Dr. Belle-Jarvis, an accomplished pediatric consultant and public health advocate, brings a wealth of expertise, dedication, and leadership…
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Small Craft Advisory Issued For Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla And The BVI
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:15 pm Monday 10 February, 2025 …Small craft advisory for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands … Locations to be affected: Mainly, open waters on the Eastern and Northern sides of the islands out to 20 nautical miles. Timing: Until Saturday morning for…
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APUA Bids Farewell To Ian Lewis, Water Business Unit Manager
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) bids farewell to Ian Lewis, Water Business Unit Manager, after a 36-year career with the organisation, just one month shy of 37 years of dedicated service. Ian’s contributions extended beyond national borders. He served as Secretary to the Caribbean Water and Sewage Association, a former Director of the Caribbean…
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CARPHA Announces Dr. Lisa Indar As New Executive Director
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. February 10, 2025: The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lisa Indar as the new Executive Director, effective February 1st 2025. Dr. Indar previously held the position of Ad Interim Executive Director of CARPHA, from July 2024, having served in her substantive post of…
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All-Clear Issued For CDEMA Participating States Under Tsunami Threat
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC), an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 occurred north of Honduras at ( 7:23 PM AST) on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Initial data indicated that based on preliminary earthquake parameters, hazardous Tsunami waves were possible for coasts located within one thousand (1,000) kilometers of the earthquake’s epicenter.…
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NO THREAT: Final Tsunami Threat Message Issued For The Caribbean
ZCZCWECA41 PHEB 090205TSUCAX TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER 5NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER HONOLULU HI0200 UTC SUN FEB 9 2025 …FINAL TSUNAMI THREAT MESSAGE… This message is issued for information only in support of the UNESCO/IOC tsunami and other coastal hazards warning system for the Caribbean and adjacent regions and is meant for national authorities in each…
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No Tsunami Threat To Antigua And Barbuda After Magnitude 8.0 Earthquake Struck Near Honduras
This is a Tsunami Information Statement to inform the public and disaster emergency authorities that, based on current data, there is no tsunami threat to Antigua and Barbuda following the recent seismic activity. Preliminary Earthquake Parameters: • Magnitude: 8.0• Origin Time and Date: 7:23 pm AST (2323 UTC) February 08, 2025• Coordinates: [17.8°] North, [82.5°]…
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Antigua And Barbuda To Urge CARICOM To Create Special Fund To Purchase Vaccines
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet has agreed that Antigua and Barbuda will place on the agenda of the next CARICOM Heads, an enabling resolution that would encourage the CARICOM to establish a special fund to purchase vaccines. The announced plan of the current US Administration to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) will mean that…
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