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Government Boosts Maritime Security With New Coast Guard Vessel
ST. JOHN, Antigua and Barbuda: The Antigua Barbuda Defense Force Coast Guard has a new tool to carry out maritime surveillance of the country’s porous borders. That’s because the 11-meter interceptor vessel with the call sign 11-1 Swordfish was commissioned at the Coast Guard base at Deepwater Harbour in St. John’s on Tuesday. Two million…
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Vehicle Of Missing Yorks Resident Keon Richards Found
STATE MEDIA: The Nissan car belonging to missing Yorks resident Keon Richards has been found, as police intensify their search for him. Law enforcers are remaining tight-lipped about the details surrounding the recovery of the car, but confirm their search is on in earnest for the missing man. Police are asking anyone with information which…
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Police Concerned About Increased Number Of Missing Persons
The Police Administration is concerned about the increased number of missing persons cases reported to them over a short period. The administration encourages families to at least inform someone of their plans to leave home or be away from home for an extended period. The public is also urged to report missing persons to the…
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NSWMA Acquires Ten New Garbage Trucks To Boost Garbage Collection
CABINET NOTES: The Minister of Health reported that 10 new garbage trucks have arrived in Antigua to lessen the burden on the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and to reduce the dependence on private providers. Efficient and reliable household garbage-collection is absolutely necessary for a cleaner Antigua and Barbuda; and, proper disposal of waste…
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NOTICE: Single-Lane Traffic On Valley Road North
The Project Implementation Management Unit within the Ministry of Works is advising the general public of single-lane traffic on Valley Road North, travelling south of Big Creek Bridge, to facilitate APUA Water Department works.
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MISSING: Keon Richards Of Yorks Village
The family of Keon Richards is seeking the assistance of the public in locating him. Keon was last seen Wednesday, 26 February 2025. He is 6 feet tall, about 200 lbs., brown in complexion, and always wearing a hat. He lives in Yorks but is originally from Parham. For any information that can help to…
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Air Quality Returns To Good Levels For Antigua And Barbuda
Saharan Dust Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:25 am Monday 03 March 2025 Air Quality Index (AQI) Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: GoodLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until… Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at present. No action is required. Alert Level: I Air…
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Commonwealth Of Dominica Shaken By Moderate 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2025-03-03 6:44 pm (Local Time)2025-03-03 22:44 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.1 LOCATION: Latitude: 15.90NLongitude: 60.88WDepth: 14 km NEARBY CITIES: Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 83 km, SERoseau, Dominica, 87 km, NEFort-de-France, Martinique, 146 km, N*distance and direction to epicenter DISCLAIMER: This preliminary location has been automatically calculated by computer algorithms. It…
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Saharan Dust Alert: First Surge of the Season Arrives
Dale C. S. Destin – The Saharan dust season, which officially began in mid-February, is now bringing the second notable surge of the year to Antigua and Barbuda. The second surge, the first of the season, is expected to arrive this afternoon, reducing air quality to moderate levels due to elevated concentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10). The air…
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Light 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Detected Near Martinique
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2025-03-02 8:01 pm (Local Time) 2025-03-03 00:01 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.8 LOCATION: Latitude: 14.99N | Longitude: 60.51W Depth: 27 km NEARBY CITIES: Fort-de-France, Martinique, 76 km, NE Roseau, Dominica, 103 km, ESE | Castries, Saint Lucia, 118 km, NE *distance and direction to epicenter DISCLAIMER: This preliminary…
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Moderate Air Quality Alert For Antigua And Barbuda
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services12:05 pm Sunday, 02 March 2025 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until tonight. Synopsis: The air quality is has fallen to moderate levels due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the third…
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APUA Updates Cabinet On Water Supply Shortages
CABINET NOTES: The General Manager of APUA was asked to address a water supply shortage reported by several Ministers, within their constituencies. He reported that the R/O plant at Crabbes usually provides 4.5 million gallons of potable water daily. The plant is 27 years old and requires maintenance from time to time, which causes it…
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