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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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Police Caution Motorists As Met Office Issues Flash Flood Advisory
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is appealing to the public to take heed of the advisory issued by the Met Office of the Flash Flood Advisory. Persons living in low-lying or flood-prone areas should pay attention to this warning. Motorists should also desist from driving through large bodies of water. The Police…
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UPDATE: Met Office Cancels Flash Flood Advisory For Antigua And Barbuda
TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD ADVISORYANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES6:15 PM ECT FRI, MAY 16, 2025 The flash flood advisory has been cancelled for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Antigua and Barbuda. The latest analyses and observations indicate that no heavy rainfall has occurred in the warning area for over an hour. The flood threat no longer exists…
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Met Office Issues Flash Flood Advisory For Antigua
TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD ADVISORYANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES9:20 AM ECT FRI, MAY 16, 2025 A flash flood advisory is in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas of Antigua, valid until 5 pm today. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be elevated or even overflowing into streets, low…
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WEATHER ALERT: Showers And Thunderstorms Expected
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS) – An approaching mid to upper-level trough, along with abundant moisture, is setting the stage for increased shower and thunderstorm activity across the islands over the next 24 hours and continuing into the weekend. Potential Impacts: • Heavy rainfall • Flash flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas Stay informed and…
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Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua And Barbuda
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2025-05-16 03:56 am (Local Time)2025-05-16 07:56 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.7 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.64N Longitude: 62.00WDepth: 17 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 61 km, NNWBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 89 km, NEBrades, Montserrat, 97 km, NNE*distance and direction to epicenter DISCLAIMER: This preliminary location has…
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Regional Police, Military And Fire Service Personnel Undergo Training Ahead Of The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Bridgetown, Barbados – Over 100 military, fire and police personnel from across CDEMA Participating States will be undergoing specialized training as part of the CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU), in preparation for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The multi-disciplinary training aims to enhance the region’s capacity to deliver immediate humanitarian assistance, manage logistics and supply…
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NHC Begins Routine Issuance Of The Atlantic Basin Tropical Weather Outlook In 2025
NWS National Hurricane Center (NHC) Miami FL200 PM EDT Thu May 15 2025 For the North Atlantic… Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days. Today, May 15, marks the first day of routine issuance of theAtlantic basin Tropical Weather Outlook in 2025. This productdescribes…
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Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Grenada
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2025-05-14 11:04 pm (Local Time) 2025-05-15 03:04 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.8 LOCATION: Latitude: 11.90N | Longitude: 61.80W Depth: 28 km NEARBY CITIES: St. George’s, Grenada, 17 km, SSW Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 141 km, NNW Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago, 142 km, NW *distance and direction…
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Government Moves To Tackle Derelict Buildings In The City
CABINET NOTES: In response to the Cabinet’s announcement a week ago to commence the renewal of commercial St. John’s by addressing the unoccupied/derelict buildings that pose a health, security and nuisance effect on surrounding properties and businesses. One building owner has stepped forward to enquire about the cost of removal; others have come forward to…
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Police Issue Caution To Vehicle Owners
Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM): St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda – Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – The Police Administration is concerned about the increasing number of vehicle thefts reported in recent times. This criminal act not only threatens public safety but also highlights the importance of motorists adopting safer security practices. Investigations have also revealed…
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