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UPDATE: TS Gonzalo weakens but can create hazardous seas for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– On the heels of a forecasted move west towards the Southern Windward Islands, Tropical Storm Gonzalo has now weakened but still has the potential to re-intensify.
Disturbance 1 becoming better organised; Could track close to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Disturbance 1 is located about 1200 miles to the east-southeast of Barbados near 10.5N, 42.0W and could impact the Virgin Islands by Saturday, September 21, 2019, according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) today, September 16, 2019.
3.6 magnitude earthquake felt in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An earthquake was reportedly felt in the Virgin Islands (VI) at around 7:00 A.M. this morning, February 2, 2018.
Tsunami advisory briefly issued for VI after strong Honduras quake
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Tsunami advisory was briefly issued for the Virgin Islands (VI) last night, January 9, 2018 by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck 27 miles (43 kilometers) off the coast of Honduras.
UPDATE: Hurricane warning issued for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a Hurricane Warning for the [British] Virgin Islands.
UPDATE: LIAT, pilots union to meet today
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LIAT says it has held discussions with the pilots’ trade union LIALPA following the industrial action Tueasday which left several passengers stranded throughout the regional network. Only a limited number of flights were able to operate from Antigua, Barbados and Trinidad.