{"id":274504,"date":"2026-04-28T18:56:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=274504"},"modified":"2026-04-28T18:56:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:56:37","slug":"veteran-meteorologist-philbert-mason-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/veteran-meteorologist-philbert-mason-dies\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Meteorologist Philbert Mason Dies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Philbert Mason, a veteran meteorologist whose steady voice guided Antigua and Barbuda through decades of hurricane seasons, has died.<\/p>

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Mason was a familiar presence on ABS Television, delivering forecasts that residents relied on during approaching storms. His calm and authoritative broadcasts were widely credited with helping families prepare in times of danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He played a key role during major disasters, including Hurricane Hugo and Hurricane Luis, providing timely updates as the country faced uncertainty.<\/p>

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Mason later served as Director of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services and was honored during the nation\u2019s 1995 Independence celebrations for his contribution to meteorology and public service.<\/p>

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Beyond weather, he was an active supporter of the calypso community, regularly attending Carnival events and presenting the Best Social Commentary Award at the Calypso Monarch competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tributes have poured in, describing him as both a respected meteorologist and a valued cultural figure.<\/p>

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He is survived by his family, friends, and former colleagues.<\/p>\n

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