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NODS announces Opening of Emergency Shelters
Opening of Shelters
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) advises that several shelters throughout the island will open in response to the passage of...
Here’s a video update on Tropical Storm Fiona from the latest advisory
Here's a video update on Tropical Storm Fiona from the 11 am Fri, Sep. 16 advisory from the National Hurricane Centre.
https://youtu.be/8AkT92lWh1Q
11 am update and key Messages for Tropical Storm Fiona
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Fiona was located near latitude 16.0 North, longitude 59.4 West. Fiona is moving...
Hospital moving towards becoming the most advanced medical center in the region
Cabinet Notes:
The Minister of Health reported that the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) will shortly receive advanced equipment for orthopedic diagnosis and treatment.
The...
Antigua wants Airport to return to Category One Status
Cabinet Notes:
The Cabinet invited the Head of the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCA) and an Antiguan and Barbudan expert on Aviation matters to...
Parliament to amend law preventing the body of people who die from COVID from...
CABINET NOTES:
Last week the Cabinet announced that it was lifting certain restrictions on funerals of Covid victims, by allowing viewings at the funeral home...
Construct Antigua and Barbuda Initiative extended
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet by policy is extending the Construct Antigua and Barbuda Initiative (CABI) to the repair of decrepit homes that do not exceed...
Antigua can expect winds of up to 60mph from Tropical Storm Fiona
Dale Destin: Yes, there has been a shift to the south, yes it has weakened; however, we are still expecting storm winds starting this...
VC Bird International Closes due to passage of Tropical Storm Fiona
VC Bird International Closes due to passage of Tropical Storm Fiona
With Tropical Storm Fiona on a path to bring strong winds to Antigua and...
Tropical storm Fiona to bring heavy rains to the Leeward Islands this evening
5 am AST Fri, Sep 16: Here are the latest Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Fiona. Tropical storm conditions and heavy rains are expected...
Antigua Hostile To Storm Shelter Request
Antigua Hostile To Storm Shelter Request
Makeda Mikael
Antigua has again exposed its lack of knowledge of its Aviation responsibility, in particular in emergencies and severe...
PM Browne to attend State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne is today in London, England where he will attend the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at...
VIDEO: Update on Tropical Storm Fiona from NHC
https://youtu.be/d8mEXY3KDt8
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Fiona was about 425 miles east of the Leeward Islands.
Fiona is moving toward...