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Seaweed buildup causes ‘foul odour’ to come through taps on VG
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Acting Director of the Water and Sewage Department Mr Brian Davis said his department has addressed the situation on Virgin Gorda where residents were encountering a foul odour emanating from their taps.
VI community told to be sensitised about topic of Sargassum seaweed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The influx of the sargassum seaweed is once again causing concern for members of the Virgin Islands community, namely those working in the tourism industry, fisherfolks and the frequent beach visitors.
Influx of Sargassum seaweed will continue until October 2023- Argel A. Horten
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Marine Biologist and Environmental Officer II Ms Argel Horton has said that, according to satellite tracking, the influx of sargassum seaweed into the Virgin Islands will continue but the volume will be moderate until October 2023.
Power off again in many areas on Tortola
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Many areas on Tortola are currently without power today, July 17, 2023.
Sargassum seaweed causes system shutdown @ BVIEC power plant
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- With the Virgin Islands experiencing hot days and nights, it did not make it any comfortable for residents when power went out for some time in certain areas across the territory on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
VI Gov’t seeking ways to manage threat of sargassum seaweed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is seeking ways to manage the threat of an unwelcomed visitor- sargassum seaweed.
Public Service Officers being trained to use drones to map Sargassum seaweed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officers from across the Public Service are attending a workshop on commercial drone policies this week as part of a UK Government funded Darwin Plus Project titled, “Sustainable Sargassum Management”.
Sargassum seaweed invades Cane Garden Bay beach
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The world-renowned Cane Garden Bay beach received an unwelcomed visitor over the weekend as Tropical Storm Earl passed north of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Sargassum: Biden approves Federal State of Emergency for USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- President Joseph R. Biden on Monday, July 25, 2022, approved the Albert A. Bryan administration's request for a federal state of emergency declaration to address the sargassum problem badly affecting St Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), with the constant flow of seaweed impacting water production at the [US] VI Water and Power Authority plant in Richmond.
Sargassum seaweed being cleared from mangroves around Slaney Point
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- The public is being notified that remedial works are currently being done in the vicinity of Slaney Point to clear Sargassum seaweed in the Mangrove Cay.
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