The Department of Disaster Management has issued an air quality alert for the entire Virgin Islands as a plume of Saharan dust is expected to affect the Territory beginning Sunday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. According to the advisory issued Sunday morning, the worst air quality conditions were anticipated on Monday, with moderate to poor air … Continued
Several Caribbean aquaculture experts recently met to discuss preparation for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Dominica’s aquaculture sector is rebuilding stronger and more resilient after suffering catastrophic losses during Tropical Storm Erika in 2015 and Hurricane Maria in 2017. Speaking during a CARICOM’s disaster preparedness in aquaculture, Dominican representative and fisheries officer Kurt Hilton said … Continued
Prepare now, it only takes one. That’s the message from the Department of the Disaster Management (DDM) as forecasters say a below average 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season is predicted. While it is “below normal” in 2026, forecasters caution that “it only takes one.” Data on the eastern and central Pacific meanwhile shows a 70 per … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has launched its first community pop-up for the 2026 hurricane season at RiteWay in Pasea, Tortola on Friday, urging residents of the Virgin Islands to begin early preparedness for hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Information Manager Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel said the outreach initiative is designed to help the public get plans … Continued
A Flash Flood Watch is effect for the Territory as weather conditions continue to deteriorate on Monday morning. The watch, issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is valid from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., April 13th. It is important to note that the watch is likely to be upgraded to a Flash Flood … Continued
Residents across the British Virgin Islands are being urged to prepare for possible flash flooding as a significant weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall early this week. According to the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, a trough system is forecast to begin affecting the Territory from Monday night, with the highest risk of flash … Continued
Forecasters are predicting a slightly quieter-than-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2026, according to an early outlook released by Colorado State University’s Tropical Cyclones team. Researchers estimate the season will produce 13 named storms, including six hurricanes and two major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger). That’s below the long-term average of 14 named storms, seven hurricanes … Continued
Seismologists recorded two minor earthquakes in the Caribbean region during the early hours of Friday, January 2, though neither event was reported as being felt by residents. The first earthquake, measuring magnitude 3.2, occurred at approximately 2:36 a.m. local time in the Caribbean Sea near Isla de Mona, off the west coast of Puerto Rico. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is experiencing unsettled weather this morning, Thursday, September 18, as a trough system near the Territory produces scattered showers and cloudy conditions, according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). In its morning weather bulletin, the DDM reported a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day, with showers expected to … Continued
At the 49th CARICOM Head of Government Meeting, Director of Communication, Karia Christopher interviewed Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, Elizabeth Riley, for a timely conversation on disaster readiness. With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season already underway and shaping up to more active than usual. Riley is urging the residence of the … Continued
