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Record-setting 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season ends
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ended on November 30, 2024. With 18 named storms and 11 hurricanes with five major hurricanes causing damage around the Atlantic and Caribbean; 2024 was the ninth consecutive above average hurricane season.
'We planned to start these works weeks ago'- Hon Rymer on road works
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We greatly appreciate your cooperation and patience as we strive to improve our infrastructure," Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has stated regarding road works across Tortola.
Gov't offices to open by 11:00 AM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government offices are expected to be opened by 11:00 AM today, Monday, November 11, 2024, following heavy rainfall overnight.
Several businesses closed due to bad weather conditions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several businesses have decided to remain closed today, Monday, November 11, 2024, due to the inclement weather that has affected the Virgin Islands, while others have opted for a late opening.
Flash flooding, damage to roads & even vehicles reported across Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours, flooding has occurred in low-lying areas across Tortola. Some roads were left almost impassable due to rocks and other debris while there have been reports of roads being compromised.
VG residents assist after Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic floods
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Flooding that occurred at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic in Virgin Gorda on Monday, November 4, 2024, saw residents spring into action to assist with the cleanup.
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Flooding possible Thursday to Saturday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As of 12:45 p.m. today, October 30, 2024, the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is monitoring several weather features in the vicinity of the Territory that will create unstable weather conditions beginning later today and continue into next week an advisory from the BVI Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has said.
Heavy rains create havoc on VI roadways
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Flash floods were experienced across the [British] Virgin Islands this afternoon, June 5, 2024, due to a heavy downpour, causing some roads to become impassable.
Dedicated teams actively responding to this ‘emergency situation’- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said his Ministry is fully aware of the unexpected and severe flooding that occurred across the Virgin Islands on May 7, 2024.
All public schools closed today, May 8, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the adverse weather conditions experienced yesterday, May 7, 2024, and the forecasted continuation of torrential rains today, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the Ministry of Education has made the decision to close all public schools in the territory.
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