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Centre of Philippe to pass near northern Leeward Islands later today
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The centre of Tropical Storm Philippe is forecast to pass near the northern Leeward Islands later today, October 2, 2023, and could bring heavy rains and flooding, according to the National Hurricane Centre (NHC).
Retaining wall collapses @ Manuel Reef
MANUEL REEF, Tortola, VI- Following heavy rains from the passage of Tropical Storm Fiona-now a hurricane- at the weekend, a retaining wall collapsed at Manuel Reef.
Van veers into drain @ Fish Bay
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- A van, attached to a local supermarket, ended up in a drain at Fish Bay, on the main island of Tortola, this afternoon, August 2, 2019.
JVD residents lash out at LIME for downed phone services
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI - Residents of the sister island of Jost Van Dyke have reported to Virgin Islands News Online’s News Room that their internet and land line services have been out of order since last night May 10, 2013 following heavy rains.
Quick response to clear RT ghut following overflow & flooding
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI [3:37 p.m.] – Due to heavy rains last evening, the ghut on Fishlock road overflow affecting residents in the Crab Lot and Scatliffe Alley but quick response by officials resulted in a coordinated effort to quickly clear the ghut early this morning December 10, 2011.