10th February – Synopsis: A tight pressure gradient associated with a strong high-pressure system will continue to produce fresh to strong breeze across the area. Additionally, seas remain elevated and hazardous…
February 2018
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FINAL – EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 5.2 FELT I N THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
by Jasenby JasenOn the 9th February 2018, around 1:43 pm, according to the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 5.2 was felt in the Virgin Islands. The epicenter…
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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION – SECOND EARTHQUAKE FELT IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
by Jasenby JasenPRELIMINARY INFORMATION – SECOND EARTHQUAKE FELT IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS MAGNITUDE 5 NO TSUNAMI ADVISORIES, WATCHES OR WARNINGS ISSUED FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
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FINAL – EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE 4.9 FELT I N THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
by Jasenby JasenOn the 9th February, around 12:50 pm, according to the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.9 occurred in the vicinity of Virgin Islands. The epicenter…
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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION – MAGNITUDE 4.40 EARTHQUAKE FELT IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
by Jasenby JasenMagnitude 4.40 earthquake felt in the Virgin Islands No Tsunami Advisory, Watches or Warnings issued full release to follow shortly.
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
by Jasenby Jasen8th February 2018 – Synopsis: A fresh to brisk trade wind flow generated by a strong high-pressure system will continue to generate rough seas as well as transport low level patches…
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EARTHQUAKE MONITORING EQUIPMENT TO BE RESTORED THROUGHOUT THE TERRITORY
by Sheniahby SheniahThursday, February 8, 2018-The impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on the strong motion and seismic network throughout the BVI is being examined this week. Director of the Puerto Rico…
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
by Jasenby Jasen7th February – Synopsis: A surface high pressure in the Atlantic will continue to promote breezy conditions across the region for the next couple of days. Patches of low level moisture…
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6th February 2018 – Synopsis: Pockets of moisture caught in a moderate to fresh trade wind flow will likely result in brief showers over and around the islands. Further elevated seas…
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DEADLINE EXTENDED – CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND PILOTING OF COMMUNITY RECYCLING PROJECTS
by Sheniahby SheniahDEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND PILOTING OF COMMUNITY RECYCLING PROJECTS REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Government of the British Virgin Islands through the…