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Venezuela sends aid to Irma ravaged Barbuda
Amid the destruction and devastation of Category 5-ranked Hurricane Irma, Venezuela is sending over 10 tons of supplies to the Caribbean islands of Antigua...
Message from Prince Harry on devastation in Barbuda
"I have been so very sorry to hear of the significant damage which Hurricane Irma has caused across Barbuda in the last 24hours. The...
Barbuda doctor treated dozens for injuries after Irma (VIDEO)
While only one death has been confirmed, a medical doctor on Barbuda says several other people were injured during the recent passage of Irma.
https://youtu.be/Q7wz3TRJvMU
Mexico’s strongest quake in century strikes off southern coast
(BBC)
An earthquake described by Mexico's president as the country's strongest in a century has struck off the southern coast, killing at least 16 people.
The...
Two-year-old who died in Barbuda was a ball of joy
Carl Francis Jr is the name of the two-year-old boy who died on Barbuda.
Our Carl Joseph was in Barbuda and got details about what...
Mandatory evacuation order for Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda's Attorney General and Minister of Public Safety, Steadroy Benjamin, just issued a 'Mandatory Evacuation Order' for the island of Barbuda on...
Over 300 Barbudans evacuated to Antigua
Over three hundred Barbudans have already been evacuated to Antigua and the evacuation exercise is expected to be completed by midday tomorrow (Fri.).
According to...
Airbnb hosts in Antigua encouraged to open their homes free of charge to evacuees
(PRESS RELEASE)
"Today, Airbnb activated our Disaster Response Program to assist residents and visitors in the island of Barbuda who are evacuating to the island...
Jose is now a Category 2 hurricane
Hurricane Jose is now a Category 2.
A Hurricane Watch remains is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda while a Tropical Storm Watch is in...
Government says State of Emergency for Barbuda only
(PRESS RELEASE)
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda wishes to clarify a press release, issued late last night after a Cabinet meeting, which stated that...
Gov’t sets up accounts for the receipt of donations
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has established two accounts for the receipt of cash donations for the Barbuda Relief and Recovery effort.
Barbuda...
Queen Elizabeth II shocked and saddened by Irma’s devastation
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has expressed shock and sadness at the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma.
The following message from Her Majesty was sent to Governor...