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Hon Kye M. Rymer is new Chair of Caribbean Meteorological Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has taken over the chairmanship of the Caribbean Meteorological Council (CMC).
'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.
Public schools closed today due to inclement weather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to adverse weather conditions forecast for today, Monday, November 11, 2024, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has advised the closure of all public schools in the territory.
Upper-level trough affecting VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is currently experiencing unstable weather conditions caused by an upper-level trough.
NEOC to convene following Ernesto- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) will convene today, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, to receive reports from various agencies following the effects of Hurricane Ernesto.
'Stay safe & stay home'- Governor Daniel Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has urged residents to remain indoors as the effects of Hurricane Ernesto is still affecting the Virgin Islands.
Tropical Storm Warning still in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Tropical Storm Warning is still in effect for the Virgin Islands as Ernesto has now become a Category 1 Hurricane.
TS Ernesto pounds VI with heavy rains & winds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Storm Ernesto made landfall in the Virgin Islands last evening, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Ernesto to move ‘near or over’ VI this evening- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the forecast track, Ernesto is expected to move across portions of the Leeward Islands this morning and near or over the US and Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico by this evening, August 13, 2024. This is according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in an update this morning.
Sahara dust to reduce VI air quality over the weekend – DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management in its weekend forecast from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services today Saturday, July 20, 2024, has shared that relatively stable conditions will be maintained as a ridge restricts shower activity, however, air quality is expected to be reduced due to the presence of Saharan dust across the islands.

