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UPDATE: Hurricane Watch/TS Warning issued for VI – DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A tropical storm (TS) warning and hurricane watch have been issued for the Virgin Islands by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, upgrading from the tropical storm watch issued earlier today October 12, 2014.
UPDATE: TS Bertha strengthens; VI Govt agencies prepared
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) of the Virgin Islands has issued subsequent updates to their Tropical Storm (TS) warning issued early this morning August 1, 2014, saying that Tropical Storm Bertha – said to be headed to the Virgin Islands – has strengthened slightly.
UPDATE: ZBVI Radio experiencing disparities with new tower & old tuner
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Management of ZBVI Radio is reporting that its transmission service has not been restored to the level as anticipated with the erecting of its new tower hence its listeners will have to wait a while more as it seeks to rectify the problem.
Cruise pier study finds suspected ‘dead reef’ very much alive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Cruise Pier Development project has found that what was initially suspected to be a ‘dead reef’ is very much alive. These were among some of the many disclosures made yesterday, August 22, 2013 by Executive Director of Environmental Systems BVI, Dr Cassander Titley-O’Neal whose company was contracted to conduct the study.
RFA Wave Knight To Visit British Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola,VI - The Naval Support Ship RFA WAVE KNIGHT will arrive in Road Town on the 5th March for the day, before proceeding to anchor to complete her three day visit during her deployment to the region on Atlantic Patrol Tasking North (APT(N)). This is a year round commitment to the region in support of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Counter Narcotics Operations.
DDM runs first ever cruise disaster simulation exercise
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The level of preparedness of the relevant sectors that would have to respond to any incidents involving cruise ships, was put to the test yesterday January 11, 2013, for the first time in the history of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) of the Virgin Islands.
DDM to host 'Operation Tropic Hit' simulation exercise Friday, Jan 11
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is hosting a Simulation Exercise “Operation Tropic Hit” on Friday January 11, 2013 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 12 noon.
UPDATE: Roles in Disaster Preparedness a major focus for new DDM Deputy Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has embarked on a fact finding mission to determine the extent of Disaster preparedness and the extent of the involvement and awareness of persons, as the first phase of developing a work plan for the department in order not to “shoot bullets in the dark” when it comes to dealing with the issue.
Volunteerism: A gateway to career opportunities
By Philomena Robertson
Twelve years ago, fresh out of high school, Cecil Jeffrey embarked on a journey that would ultimately take him along a career path he could not have predicted. Growing up in Purcell Estate on Tortola, Jeffrey dreamed of becoming a chef, cooking delicious, exotic meals and witnessing the delight his innovative cuisine would bring to customers.
Carrot Bay residents claim of being abandoned during high surf
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Carrot Bay residents are wondering if they were completely forgotten when the recent excessively high surf forced its way past the coastline in their area as well as the shores of Cane Garden Bay.
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