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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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Traffic Adjustments At Airport To Allow For Maintenance Work On Fire Hydrant System
Traffic Adjustments At V.C Bird International As Maintenance Work Begins On Fire Hydrant System ST. GEORGE, 18th November, 2024…With safety being a critical priority at airport facilities in Antigua and Barbuda, the Airport Authority has initiated necessary maintenance work on a portion of its fire hydrant system at the V.C. Bird International. The repair and…
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NOTICE: Closure Of Sir Sydney Walling Highway Postponed
The Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU) within the Ministry of Works has carefully taken the feedback provided by its stakeholders and the general public into consideration. As a result, all stakeholders are hereby notified that the planned closure of the Sir Sydney Walling Highway (SSWH) between Pares Village and Collins junction, scheduled for November 18th,…
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Flash Flood Warning Issued For Barbuda
TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD WARNINGANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES10:23 AM ECT SUN, NOV 17, 2024 A flash flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Barbuda valid until 2 pm today Sunday, November 17th, 2024. A flash flood warning means that moderate to major flooding is occurring or imminent in the warning area. Flash flooding is a…
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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS: WhatsApp Scam Advisory
STATEMENT re: WHATSAPP SCAM ADVISORY Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force: The White Collar Crime Unit (WCCU) of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is advising the public regarding WhatsApp scams that have affected several members of the public to date. According to our investigations, overseas scammers are cloning WhatsApp accounts…
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Fifth Earthquake Of 4.4 Magnitude Located Near Barbuda
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-11-16 05:48 am (Local Time)2024-11-16 09:48 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.4 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.66N | Longitude: 61.60WDepth: 14 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 67 km, NEBrades, Montserrat, 117 km, NEBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 132 km, ENE*distance and direction to epicenter DISCLAIMER: This preliminary location…
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Fourth Earthquake Of 3.8 Magnitude Recorded Close To Barbuda
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-11-16 00:26 am (Local Time)2024-11-16 04:26 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.8 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.63NLongitude: 61.63WDepth: 17 km NEARBY CITIES:Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 62 km, NEBrades, Montserrat, 113 km, NEBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 128 km, ENE*distance and direction to epicenter DISCLAIMER: This preliminary location has been automatically…
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Third Earthquake Recorded Near Barbuda Of 3.7 Magnitude
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-11-15 7:11 pm (Local Time) 2024-11-15 23:11 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.7 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.71N |Longitude: 61.58W Depth: 18 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 73 km, NE Brades, Montserrat, 123 km, NE Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 136 km, NE *distance and direction to epicenter…
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Flash Flood Advisory Issued For The British Virgin Islands
TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD ADVISORYANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES11:49 AM ECT FRI, NOV 15, 2024 The British Virgin Islands: A flash flood advisory is in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas of the British Virgin Islands valid until 12 mid-night tonight. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be…
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