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Defence Force Alerts Public About Upcoming Live-Firing Exercise

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Defence Force Alerts Public About Upcoming Live-Firing Exercise
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force training exercise (photo by Antigua and Barbuda Defence force)

The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force has announced it will conduct a night live-fire exercise this Friday, January 23, that may produce loud explosive sounds audible to nearby residents.

The military training exercise is scheduled to run from 2:00 pm until 10:00 pm at Camp Blizzard, according to a public notice issued by the Defence Force.

Residents living in surrounding areas are being advised not to be alarmed if they hear loud explosive sounds during the eight-hour training period. Defence Force officials emphasized that all safety protocols will be strictly enforced throughout the exercise.

The nighttime training represents part of the Defence Force’s ongoing efforts to maintain operational readiness and professional standards.

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Comments (5)

  • Juju Bee January 22, 2026, 8:20 AM

    Thanks for the heads up cause this would have definitely alert me to call the police

  • Dark Chocolate January 22, 2026, 6:08 AM

    National security isn’t a joke. Training is necessary, even if it’s inconvenient.

  • Informed citizen January 21, 2026, 10:05 PM

    Noted. Thanks for the heads-up.

  • Jehan M January 21, 2026, 6:02 PM

    10pm. ok. So you all just decide to disturb people with nonsence

  • Norissa January 21, 2026, 2:34 PM

    Please people stay inside as bandits may just use this opportunity to strike ,so be safe stay locked in until this error is over oh.hmmnn 🙏

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