Researchers at the Colorado State University (CSU) in the US have predicted that the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will be above-average. CSU cited the likely absence of El Niño as a primary factor. “Tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are near their long-term averages, while subtropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are much warmer than their long-term … Continued
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine has been paused in the US after six women developed rare blood clots, including one who has died and another who is in the hospital in a critical condition, in a move that doctors say delivers a ‘devastating blow’ to the country’s vaccine program. Seven million people in the US … Continued
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh passed away on the morning of 09 April after 70 years of loyal public service. He was a friend to the British Virgin Islands, first visiting in 1966 and then in 1977 and 1993. The funeral will take place at Windsor Castle on Saturday 17 April, … Continued
On Thursday 15th April,2021, the Rotary Family of the BVI will mount a telethon with the objective of raising at least $50,000 to purchase urgent amenities needed to assist persons affected by the Soufriere Volcanic eruption in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Through a combination of Rotary International and the Pan American Health Organization, it … Continued
A Hannah’s Estate man has been charged following the territory’s most recent drug bust at a street value of $40 million. According to an official Royal Virgin Islands Police Force report, Olicity Lans, 24, of Hannah Estate has been charged with “importation of drugs, being concerned in the supply of drugs and possession of a … Continued
A large explosive eruption has occurred overnight at the La Soufriere volcano. The eruption was seen on the Martinique radar at approximately 4.15 am. According to NEMO the islands disaster agency “dome collapse and pyroclastic flow along the valleys on the eastern and western coast” have occurred. On Monday morning, the island’s government said that … Continued
The BVI Ports Authority has announced that domestic ferry travel will now be moved to the excursion dock at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. According to the Port, the adjustment was necessary in order separate international and domestic ferry operations temporarily. This will allow for the safe resumption of International ferry passenger operations … Continued
The National Emergency Management Organisation in St Vincent has confirmed that there has been a massive power outage across the island. This follows another explosive event at La Soufriere. NEMO said there is a lot of lightning, thunder and rumblings. The Organisation also said: “The majority of the country is out of power and covered … Continued
A Guyanese employee in an unidentified bank in New York has been arrested for defrauding the bank to the tune of US$1.7 million. United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Audrey Strauss, and William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), … Continued
Earl Simmons, the snarling yet soulful rapper known as DMX, who had a string of No. 1 albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s but whose personal struggles eventually rivaled his lyrical prowess, died on Friday in White Plains, N.Y. He was 50. His family announced the death in a statement. He had been … Continued
