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Hurricane Beryl highlights ‘a very dangerous era’ for climate change- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the still active Hurricane Beryl which ravaged the region has highlighted that the territory is facing a dangerous era for climate change.
UPDATE: Dangerous Hurricane Beryl closes in on southeast Caribbean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hurricane Beryl is taking aim at the Windward Islands with 120-mph winds. Life-threatening winds and storm surge are expected to hit the islands this morning, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
Forecasters expect 23 named storms; 11 as possible hurricanes in 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Amidst predictions of a turbulent year for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season in the tropics, forecasters expect 23 named storms with 11 as possible hurricanes in 2024.
‘Explosive’ Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2024
FLORIDA, USA - Weather forecasters are predicting a turbulent year for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season in the tropics, one that could approach a record-setting pace that may exhaust the entire list of names for tropical storms and hurricanes.
2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season ends with 20 named storms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on Thursday, November 30, 2023, has been one of above-normal activity, marked by several impactful storms and unique weather patterns.
UPDATE: Tammy passes but VI told to monitor 'feeder bands'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The centre of Hurricane Tammy has moved past the [British] Virgin Islands and Tropical Storm Warnings have been discontinued; however, the territory has been asked to monitor the system’s long tail of shower activity.
Honourable Rymer & team assess drainage in RT ahead of tropical storm
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has led a delegation through several areas of Road Town to assess the drainage situation ahead of Tropical Storm Tammy, which is expected to bring heavy rains at the weekend.
‘Brewers Bay, the forgotten city’- Residents
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI: Following Topical Storm Philippe, which brought heavy rainfalls to the Virgin Islands on October 4, 2023, residents of Brewers Bay have been calling our news centre to complain about the cleanup efforts.
TS Phillipe a reminder of VI vulnerability to climate change – Premier Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe on Tuesday night October 3, 2023, into Wednesday morning, is another indicator of the need for the VI to adopt changes to mitigate the effects of climate change.
TS Philippe left ‘a lot of damage to properties’- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Assessing the aftermath of Tropical Storm Philippe on the Virgin Islands (VI), Fourth District representative Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith said the tropical storm has left a lot of damage to properties in the VI, specifically the Road Town area.
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