We have safely made it through the direct passage of what started out as a Tropical Storm and quickly strengthened into Hurricane Dorian, with no reported loss of life or limb.

Good afternoon to all. I want to update you on Hurricane Dorian.

Good day and God’s richest blessings to all of you and your families.

You would have learned from His Excellency the Governor in a statement this morning that after our consultation, the National Emergency Operating Centre w (NEOC) as activated.

Good day one and all. By now, you would all be on high alert as we prepare for the passage of Tropical Storm Dorian.

The BVI Airports Authority announces the phased approach closure of the Territory’s airports, today, Wednesday, 28 August 2019, due to the passage of Tropical Storm Dorian. 

Good morning residents and visitors. As many are aware last night we moved to a Tropical Storm warning for Tropical Storm Dorian.

At 5:00 a.m., the centre of Tropical Storm Dorian was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 63.9 West. Dorian is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue during the next few days. 

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic from Isla Saona to Samana

The Hurricane Watch has been discontinued for St. Lucia however tropical storm watches and warnings remains in place for other countries. 

Like many of you, I have been watching the progress of Tropical Storm Dorian over the last few days. At the moment, the storm is located east of Barbados.