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‘Higher than average’ Sarahan Dust surge in VI- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has alerted that the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) is experiencing another surge of the Saharan Dust and that this surge is higher than the average.
TS Fiona claims life in Guadeloupe; May become hurricane tonight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Tropical Storm Fiona reportedly claimed a life as it swept across Guadeloupe today, September 17, 2022, and is forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches Puerto Rico on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
'BA.2 & BA.4 Omicron variants' present in VI- Dr Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald E. Georges is reminding the public to remain vigilant as new COVID-19 variants continue to emerge.
VI now seeing 49 COVID cases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands community is being urged to take precautions following a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the Territory.
4.2 magnitude earthquake felt in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "It sounded like a truck," many persons commented about an earthquake felt in the Virgin Islands this afternoon, July 28, 2019.
VI braces for monstrous Category 5 Hurricane Irma
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands people have done as much as they can. A majority of residents and visitors have taken the warning seriously about a deadly and powerful hurricane called Irma, which has reached category 5 with winds of over 180 miles per hour.