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Premier Fahie pledges VI support to Bahamas' recovery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following a vicious onslaught from Hurricane Dorian, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has pledged the territory's assistance to the Bahamas on its road to recovery from the record category 5 storm.
UPDATE: Bahamas battered by 'monster' storm; 1 death reported
FREEPORT, Bahamas- The most powerful storm to hit the Bahamas since records began has torn roofs from buildings and caused severe flooding.
Sargassum clean-up begins on Anegada
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- Swept in during the passing of Hurricane Dorian on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, clean-up exercise have begun today Saturday, August 31, 2019, on a large mass of Sargassum Seaweed that invaded the shores of sister island Anegada.
Gov Bryan gauges impacts of Dorian on USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI - “I don’t think people realize that we experienced a hurricane, and within the day, got power back,” said Gov. Albert Bryan Jr in his assessment of Hurricane Dorian with its 110 mph winds starting off the coast of St. Thomas.
PWD appeals for caution on roadways affected by landslides
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists are being urged to proceed with extreme caution along roadways affected by landslides and rock falls during the passage of Hurricane Dorian on August 28, 2019.
NEOC deactivated; Weather no longer a threat - DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U Jaspert, after consultation with the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and the Director of the National Emergency Operations Centre has deactivated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).
Dorian batters St Thomas; One dead in St John
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Dorian took a hard turn from its projected path on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, a potential the National Hurricane Center through its advisories cautioned. It bypassed St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI) and stormed ashore in the St Thomas-St John district as a Category 1 hurricane, dropping trees, poles and rooftops in its wake.
Admin Complex remains closed after initial assessment
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Following initial assessments of the Central Administration Complex, Deputy Governor David D. Archer has advised that a decision has been made to close all offices that occupy this facility for today, August 29, 2019.
‘No reported loss of life, serious injuries’- Premier on Dorian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), after initial assessments of the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the territory, has lauded the preparatory works of his government and the people in dealing with the sudden turn of events surrounding the hurricane.
Governor Jaspert & Hon Rymer on aerial reconnaissance of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At around 9:00am, August 29, 2019, Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, along with Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer ((R5) and Deputy Director of Public Works Mr Kurt Hodge, commenced an aerial inspection of the territory following the passage of Hurricane Dorian.
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