No evidence of local malaria transmission exists in Antigua and Barbuda, according to Prime Minister Gaston Browne. He addressed the issue during Pointe FM on Saturday. Browne confirmed the country recorded two imported malaria cases. Unfortunately, one individual later died from the illness. Health officials immediately carried out contact tracing and monitoring procedures. However, they […]
No tsunami threat was reported after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Antigua on Saturday morning. The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre shared the preliminary information shortly after the quake. According to the SRC, the earthquake occurred at 10:50 a.m. local time on May 16, 2026. In addition, officials said the quake […]
No tsunami threat faces Antigua and Barbuda after a strong offshore earthquake. Authorities confirmed this early Saturday morning. At 8:45 am AST, the Meteorological Service issued a tsunami information statement. It reassured residents and officials. There is no danger at this time. Earlier, at 8:17 am AST, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck. It occurred far […]
No dengue outbreak exists in Antigua and Barbuda, Cabinet has been advised. Instead, health officials report stable conditions nationwide. According to current data, mosquito-borne illnesses remain within normal levels. Therefore, officials say there is no cause for alarm. Accordingly, Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph provided the update during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting. Then, Director-General of Communications […]
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