As has become common in recent years, experts are predicting above-average levels of activity for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Meteorologists from Colorado State University predict 19 named storms, nine …
7 of 9 community centres not ready for storms
Most of the territory’s community centres are not yet fully repaired nearly four years after Hurricane Irma, though two are now ready to serve as emergency shelters following completion of …
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Premier meets with UNDP representatives
Premier Andrew Fahie met virtually with United Nations Development Programme officials this month to discuss continued collaboration between the Virgin Islands and the UNDP on Covid-19 response, sustainable development, resilience …
Penn asks about status of district funding
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn asked on May 13 in the House of Assembly about the availability of $200,000 that was allocated to each district under the “civil mitigation vote” in …
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EDITORIAL: Prepare now for hurricanes
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts on June 1, and forecasters are predicting an active year. The Virgin Islands must prepare now, especially given that storms have been coming early …
Busy hurricane season predicted
The Atlantic Hurricane Season will start on June 1, and weather researchers at the Colorado State University are warning that this year will likely bring above-average storm activity. The school’s …
Bermuda governor to succeed Jaspert
Governor Gus Jaspert, who has served the Virgin Islands for just over three years, announced today that current Bermuda Governor John Rankin will take his place at the start of …
Virgin Gorda shelters prep for hurricanes
Nearly two months into a hurricane season predicted to be more active than usual, officials are stepping up efforts to prepare shelters and create a disaster plan for each sister …
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Fahie releases Protocols request sent to UK
Facing a projected 42 percent dip in government revenue this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Virgin Islands has found some success in opening negotiations with the United Kingdom …
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Where are they now? Irma survivors abroad share their journeys
Connie Haines Barry lives in an island-inspired haven in Spooner, Wisconsin, a town in the United States with a population of about 2,600 people. A pineapple-themed welcome sign hangs above …
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With wind and showers, Karen passes VI
Less than a week after Tropical Storm Jerry brushed the Virgin Islands, Amanda Debique was frustrated to once again find herself waiting for bad weather to clear on Tuesday evening. …
In the BVI, Dorian brought 83 mph winds but no reports of major damage
When Hurricane Dorian brushed the Virgin Islands last week, it was still a Category 1 storm, and no major damage resulted, said Department of Disaster Management Director Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome. However, …
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EDITORIAL: Hurricane season is here, and VI is still vulnerable
If a major hurricane hits tomorrow, will the Virgin Islands be ready? We’re afraid not. Another storm season started this month, and the VI is simply not as prepared as …
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Forecast updated as hurricane season arrives
The Atlantic Hurricane Season started on June 1, and the latest forecast warns the region to expect an “approximately average” season, according to the Department of Disaster Management. The forecast, …
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