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Heavy showers force early closure of Gov't offices, school
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Inclement weather continues to affect the Virgin Islands, causing flooding in low lying areas and forcing Government Offices to close early today, October 11, 2017.
Taxi drivers continue to feel ‘shafted’ over cancelled cruise ships
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "What will be different on the 29th and 30th August than the 15th and 16th of August," a question several taxi drivers are seeking answer for as it relates to the Premier's recent decision to cancel two cruise ship calls to the territory.
Gov’t blasted after family loses home & business in Baughers Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mr Z. Marcus Butler says he is a victim of failed promises of present and past governments whose negligence almost cost him the lives of his children but did claim the property he once called home and a business that brought him money for sustenance.
NAGICO brings swift service to Flood affected customers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following the 24 hour rainfall on the main island of Tortola between August 7 and August 8, 2017, NAGICO Insurance has deployed its staff to assist its customers by visiting several areas throughout the Territory that was badly damaged.
VI hit by heavy rainfall & flooding; Power outage on 3 islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It started around 8:30 PM on Wednesday night July 12, 2017 and never let up until about 8:30 AM, today Thursday July 13, 2017.
Local bar owner claims Gov’t ignoring his flooding plight
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- A bar owner in Duffs Bottom is alleging that his cries for help to Government over his business place being prone to flooding are being ignored.
Dominica affected by heavy flooding again
ST LUCIA NEWS ONLINE
Dominica, still recovering after being ravaged by Tropical Storm Erika, is again experiencing flooding as a result of heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Grace, according to media reports.
UPDATE: At least 20 dead in Dominica due to Tropical Storm Erika
By CARLISLE JNO BAPTISTE and DANICA COTO
ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Rescue crews jumped off boats and trudged Saturday through mud, rocks and uprooted trees to reach communities cut off by a tropical storm that killed at least 20 people and left nearly 50 missing in the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica.
Heavy rains, flood watch force closure of Govt offices, schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Territory continues to be affected by heavy rainfall, Government today November 7, 2014 sent home non-essential staff early, closing off Government offices and schools earlier than usual as the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) issued a flash flood watch.
UPDATE: St Lucia Says “Open For Business” Following Flooding
Caribbean Journal
St Lucia is “open for business” following heavy flooding that caused significant damage and at least five deaths in the country this week, Tourism Minister Lorne Theophilus said Thursday.
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