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National Park: Box Jellyfish; Know The Dangers And How To Stay Safe!
Antigua and Barbuda National Park: Recently, two individuals were stung by box jellyfish around Pigeon Point in Antigua, sparking concerns about these fascinating but dangerous creatures. While box jellyfish are a real threat, it’s important to understand both the risks and how to protect yourself while enjoying our beautiful coastal waters. What You Need to…
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NOTICE: Expression Of Interest For The Installation Of Charging Stations
Department of Environment (DOE): Calling all businesses, churches, schools, and community centers! The Sustainable Low-Emissions Island Mobility (SLIM) project is expanding its Electric Vehicle Charging Station Network, and we want YOU to be part of it! If you’re interested in having a public charging station installed at your location free of charge, take our quick…
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Three-Day Workshop On Disaster Resilience Held In Antigua And Barbuda
Over 20 stakeholders from various sectors of society convened at the John E. St. Luce Conference Center this week for a three-day workshop focused on bolstering disaster resilience in Antigua and Barbuda. The workshop, which ended on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, was organized by the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) in partnership with the…
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Japan Hands Over Heavy-Duty Equipment To Ministry Of Health
The Ministry of Health on Tuesday took possession of a 20-ton excavator that it will use in helping to combat the annual invasion of the nation’s beaches by the sargassum weed. Health Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph, accompanied by Minister of State in the Ministry, Senator Michael Joseph, received the keys from Senior Staff in the…
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NOTICE: Temporary Road Closure In The Vicinity Of APUA Business Center
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) wishes to inform the public of the temporary road closure in the vicinity of the APUA Business Center.
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Flood Mitigation Project Completed In The Golden Grove New Extension Area
A ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, to signal the formal close of a project in the Golden Grove/Cooks Extension area aimed at reducing the level of flooding. The project consisted of maintenance of the streamline and waterway, cleaning of existing ponds, construction of concrete barriers to control the overflow from ponds, construction…
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Total Road Closure Of Valley Road North In Golden Grove
NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF CONTINUED WORK ON VALLEY ROAD NORTH (VRN), IN GOLDEN GROVE, WHICH WILL CAUSE DELAYS AND INCONVENIENCE. Special Notice is given that on Saturday 23rd November 2024, there WILL BE TOTAL CLOSURE of the section of Valley Road North (just north of the Christian Union Church in Golden…
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Health Ministry Announces Reopening Of Liberta Clinic
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation, and the Environment is pleased to announce the reopening of the Liberta Clinic to the public. The clinic will officially open its doors on November 22, 2024 and will operate during the following hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM…
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UPDATE: Preparedness Urged After Earthquake Swarm East Of Barbuda
UWI Seismic Research Centre: Over the weekend, several auto solutions were posted to social media for events east of Barbuda. Please see above for more information. This is a reminder that this area is one of our region’s more seismically active zones, and we need to be prepared for earthquakes of any size. Prepare, plan,…
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Health Ministry Condemns Fake TikTok Account Created Under The Guise Of Being The Minister
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation, and the Environment strongly condemns the unauthorized creation of a TikTok account falsely using the name of the Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph. Minister Joseph confirmed that the account is not associated with the Minister or the Ministry and has been identified as fraudulent. We urge the public to…
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High Surf Advisory Issued For Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla And The BVI
…High surf advisory for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: From tonight until Thursday morning for Anguilla, Barbuda and the British Virgin Islands. From midnight until Thursday morning…
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Consultation On Time Limits For Trucks Transporting Heavy Loads And Speed Limit Enforcement Pending
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet was informed of an accident that occurred on Wednesday morning, November 13th, 2024, when a very heavy and lengthy piece of cargo fell from a moving truck on whose flatbed the cargo was strapped. No one was injured, but the Cabinet is aware that those trucks travel the streets of St.…
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