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Security plan set for 2019 hurricane season - Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As preparations continue for the upcoming 2019 hurricane season in the Virgin Islands (VI), Governor Augustus J. U Jaspert aka ‘Gus’ has indicated that a security plan is already in place in the event of a hurricane hitting the territory, which could result in things getting out of hand.
Trouble Brewing: 16 Storms, 7 Hurricanes coming for 2019
VI CONSORTIUM
ST THOMAS, USVI - Data released Tuesday, April 16, 2019, by researchers at the North Carolina State University is predicting a normal hurricane season, with the potential of 13 to 16 named storms, 5 to 7 hurricanes and 2 to 3 major hurricanes.
Two major hurricanes likely this season - DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI), visitors and the public are urged to remain in a state of readiness as the 2019 Hurricane season approaches.
Faster warming ocean spells bad news for Caribbean
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - The Caribbean islands, seen as dots in the Atlantic Ocean, have been ravaged by hurricanes throughout history. But as global warming continues to accelerate, the impact of storms on the islands—scientists have said—will become more dire, a reality that could make many Caribbean islands uninhabitable overtime.
USA & UK lift travel ban on VI following Hurricanes Irma & Maria
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following two powerful category 5 killer storms Irma and Maria that hit the Virgin Islands (VI) in September of 2017, the United States of America (USA) where some 75 percent of tourists to the British Overseas Territory comes from placed on its Department of State webpage a travel ban on the VI.
VI Marine sector an eyesore; filled with sunken & abandoned boats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The ravages of Hurricanes Irma and Maria can still be seen and felt all over the Virgin Islands (VI).
USVI to open for cruise ships Nov. 11, 2017
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Kenneth E. Mapp shared during his Friday evening, October 13, 2017, press briefing what he considered to be a lot of good news, ranging from additional linemen coming into the territory, his talks with congresspeople that went well relative to funding for the USVI, and a surge in cruise calls to the islands following the passage of hurricanes that ravaged multiple Caribbean destinations.
West Indies rally around hurricane devastation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Sport Company of T&T, T&T Cricket Board, and Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) have targeted at least $US150, 000 from the upcoming charity T20, which is geared towards befitting victims of the recent hurricanes that have devastated sections of the Caribbean.
UPDATE: Danny becomes first hurricane For 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Storm Danny has been upgraded to a hurricane.
Predictions Reveal an Active Hurricane Season - DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola,VI -Predictions released today, April 12, 2013 by the Colorado State University's leading forecasters, Professor William Gray and Phil Klotzbach, call for enhanced activity due to the warm tropical Atlantic waters and the lack of an El Nino.
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