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.

Dominica has been added to the list of countries under tropical storm watch. Summary of Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings

Persons in the British Virgin Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Dorian and be ready to respond to any watches or warnings that may be issued.

Chief Information Officer, Ms. Desiree Smith is photographed as she was presented a VHF radio from Emergency Communications Manager at the Department of Disaster Management, Mr. Jasen Penn.