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Flash Flood Watch Issued for Antigua and Barbuda
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services have issued a flash flood watch for both islands, set to begin at 4 p.m. today and extend...
Tropical Storm Philippe Prompts SLBMC to Halt Visitor Access
In response to the threat posed by Tropical Storm Philippe, the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center (SLBMC) has taken precautionary measures by temporarily suspending...
Parents Urged to Pick Up Children as Government Primary Schools Close at 2 PM
Government primary schools have announced an early closure today at 2:00 PM.
Parents and guardians are kindly requested to make arrangements to collect their children...
Antigua and Barbuda Prepares for Heavy Rainfalls and Flooding
NHC - Tropical Storm Philippe, currently located about 55 miles east-southeast of Barbuda, is forecasted to impact the Leeward Islands with heavy rains and...
Government Offices to Close 2pm as Tropical Storm Watch Continues in Antigua
Due to ongoing weather concerns, government offices in Antigua and Barbuda will shut down at 2:00 pm today.
The twin-island nation remains under a Tropical...
Dr. Oswald Thomas Advocates Mental Health and Suicide Awareness, Calls for Policy Updates
By Dr. Oswald Thomas
The global community is focusing on mental health awareness and suicide prevention this month.
Most unfortunately, Antigua and Barbuda have seen...
Edith Clashing and Wadadli Aquatic Racers Lead Ocean Initiative, Offering Affordable Classes
In a joint endeavor aimed at fostering environmental awareness and cultivating a deeper connection with the ocean, the Elkhorn Marine Conservancy partnered with the...
Tropical Storm Warning in place for Barbuda while a watch remains for Antigua
Tropical Storm Warning in place for Barbuda while a watch remains for Antigua
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Office has issued a tropical storm warning...
Statement from Kelvin “Shugy” Simon on the Announcement of the By-Election Date in...
The date we’ve been eagerly awaiting has finally been announced. The day when the residents of St. Mary’s South get to defend the will...
COMMENTARY: Haitian Crisis – CARICOM – The Epitome of Paralysis
By Rawlston Pompey
Today, the leadership of the ‘Caribbean Community (CARICOM),’ appears to have become paralyzed both in their thinking and actions. Most appear to...
LIAT Announces Flight Cancellations in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Philippe
LIAT wishes to advise passengers thatthe following services will be cancelled due to the impending passage of Tropical Storm Phillippe on Monday, October 02,...
Tropical Storm Philippe’s Center Positioned Near Antigua and Barbuda
NHC - At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located by an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft...
LETTER: Alpha Nero and what it means for Antigua & Barbuda’s economy
Dear Readers,
As a businessperson in Antigua & Barbuda, I want to share a different perspective on the Alpha Nero situation and what it could...