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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake felt in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On August 31, 2019, at 4:45 am, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.9 that was felt in the Virgin Islands.
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NEOC deactivated; Weather no longer a threat - DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U Jaspert, after consultation with the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and the Director of the National Emergency Operations Centre has deactivated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).
UPDATE: TB Lettsome Airport, Gov’t offices resume operations today, Aug. 29, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Virgin Islands being spared major damages following the passage of Hurricane Dorian on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, Government offices will reopen today, Thursday, August 29, 2019.
UPDATE: Dorian passes over VI; Flooding in some areas of Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With strong winds subsiding and persistent rains still ongoing in the Virgin Islands (VI), as of 4:45 pm on August 28, 2019, the territory is now in the clear as Dorian moves out into the open Atlantic.
‘I literally felt like I was in a coffin’- Ex con Ramon George
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Time served and back to everyday life in society, Ramon George aka ‘Ramon G’ has made an emotional appeal for society to positively influence the lives of young boys and men in the Virgin Islands (VI), especially through supporting the programme, Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (M.A.L.E).
‘RVIPF not the place to get rich’ - Dept CoP Alwin James to new recruits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Commissioner of Police, Alwin James has warned new recruits that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), is not the place to get rich.
‘27 emergency shelters inspected & on standby’- Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As concerns grow over Tropical Storm Dorian with its 60 mph winds reaching outwards of up to 45 miles from the centre of the cyclone, Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. Augustus J.U Jaspert aka 'Gus' has reiterated calls for residents to get prepared for the storms.
Back to School Fiesta a ‘shout out’ not a ‘hand out’ – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Despite the fact hundreds turned out and participated in the Saturday August 24, 2019 Back to School Kiddies Fiesta on Virgin Gorda, there were the critics who labelled the event a ‘political stunt’ of giving ‘handouts’.
Hundreds geared for school @ Back to School Fiesta on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- When the 2019/2020 academic year commences in the Virgin Islands (VI) in September, most children are expected to enter the classrooms fully equipped with the basic essentials, thanks to the many charitable initiatives to provide as many children as possible with at least a new back pack, exercise books, pens, pencils, rulers, erasers and in most cases water bottles and bowls for their lunch.
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