BRADES, Montserrat – No inhabited areas were affected by Friday’s volcano explosion, says Director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) Dr Paul Cole.
The full report reads as follows: “At 1:49 pm 5th Feb 2010 a vulcanian explosion occurred from the Soufriere Hills volcano. The event lasted seven minutes and sent pyroclastic flows mainly to the west of the volcano with pyroclastic flows rapidly reaching Plymouth and spreading across the sea for around 500m.
No inhabited areas affected in Montserrat after volcano explosion
Submitted by admin on February 8, 2010 - 4:24pmA Caribbean First: The Cancer Centre Bahamas Hosts Simultaneous Clinical Tumour Boards in Antigua and Bahamas Using Internet
Submitted by admin on February 5, 2010 - 4:35pmSt. John’s, Antigua, February 5, 2010 - It is well recognised that a key component of successful cancer treatment is to have experts discuss a case before treatment begins so as to ensure the most up to date and personalised care is delivered to the patient.
A year ago, The Cancer Centre in Nassau, Bahamas inaugurated a monthly ‘Professors Cancer Clinic’ where Professor the Hon. Arthur Porter and Professor Karol Sikora have provided consultations to patients suffering from Cancer.
Antigua & Barbuda is having its very first Wadadli Honda Day
Submitted by admin on February 5, 2010 - 2:53pmWhen you hear the names civic, integra, accord, nsx, prelude, S2000, there's only one car manufacturer that comes to mind....HONDA!
Antigua & Barbuda is having its very first Wadadli Honda Day on the 21st of February 2010.
Executive Members of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association meet with key tourism stakeholders to strategize the way forward for the Cruise Industry
Submitted by admin on February 5, 2010 - 12:25pm(St. John’s Antigua, February 2nd 2010) Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Cruise Tourism Association (ABCTA), The Antigua Pier Group LTD, The St. John’s Development Corporation, The Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association (AHTA), and the media, today (Tues) assembled at the Heritage Hotel in downtown St. Johns for a consultative meeting regarding the way forward for the cruise industry in Antigua and Barbuda.
The Environment Division along with its partners cleaned the Cades Bay mangrove area in recognisance of World Wetlands Day
Submitted by admin on February 5, 2010 - 12:22pmYesterday the Environment Division along with many of its partners cleaned the Cades Bay mangrove area in recognisance of World Wetlands Day.
In 1997 the RAMSAR Convention was signed which promotes the ‘wise use’ of wetlands. It is because of this convention that World Wetlands Day is celebrated every 2nd of February. This year’s theme is “Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change”.
NODS Relief Efforts Update
Submitted by admin on February 5, 2010 - 12:10pmFebruary 4, 2010…Relief efforts for earthquake-stricken Haiti are ongoing at the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS).
So far the department has dispatched a quantity of medical supplies and dry goods to disaster victims through the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA).
NODS Director Philmore Mullin said, the relief efforts by CDEMA will continue for some time well into the future.
“Every little bit helps. We are encouraging everyone to give what they can. Even if it’s a small donation it makes a difference.” Mullin said.
