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VI Gov’t warns its nationals in war-torn Middle East to ‘shelter in place’
SHENZHEN, Hong Kong, China- As the war in the Middle East continues in its second week, the Government of the Virgin Islands, through its Hong Kong Office, has advised nationals of the Virgin Islands in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East to “shelter in place until further notice”.
Road rehabilitation in Nottingham Estate set to start today, Dec 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Road rehabilitation works in the Nottingham Estate area are scheduled to begin today, December 1, 2025.
Don't do business with Oliver Virtanen- FSC
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is advising the public to refrain from conducting business with Oliver Virtanen.
Haval SUV reported stolen on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that a Haval SUV has been reported stolen in the [British] Virgin Islands.
Sahara Dust expected to reduce air quality over weekend until Tuesday- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has advised that Sahara Dust is expected to reduce air quality over the weekend until Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
UPDATE: Tropical storm conditions & heavy rain possible from Friday- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will start to experience Tropical Storm conditions from Tammy possibly by tomorrow, Friday, October 20, 2023, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) informed today, October 19, 2023.
'No drink advisory' issued for St Croix as lead found in tap water
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In an urgent response to recent water quality concerns, Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr., acting in an "abundance of caution," has issued a "no drinking advisory" for the entire potable water system on St. Croix, advising residents to refrain from consuming tap water until its safety can be confirmed.
NHC monitoring Invest 94L in Atlantic
MIAMI, Florida, USA- A tropical depression is expected to form over the next few days in the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Tropical Storm Bret grows stronger, slows down
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger and slowed down overnight, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center today, June 21, 2023.
Saharan Dust to continue affecting Virgin Islands- DPNR
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) announced Tuesday, June 14, 2022, an air pollution alert for dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa.
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