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Statement from the Governor of Anguilla on the passage of Hurricane Irma

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Published 10 September 2017

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Statement from the Governor of Anguilla on the passage of Hurricane Irma
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On September 5th, Anguillba has sustained very significant damage and, regrettably, loss of life. This is the worst hurricane to have hit this island in living memory and we are now bracing ourselves for Jose.

Since Tuesday morning, the Governor, Deputy Governor, Chief Minister and the other Ministers have been in constant communication, assessing the damage, identifying priorities, and coordinating the response through the National Emergency Operations Center.

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Major Hurricane Jose Is Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands

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Published 9 September 2017

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Major Hurricane Jose Is Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands

Jose is a Category 4 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph, in the central Atlantic Ocean – the third major hurricane of the 2017 season will threaten portions of the Leeward Islands this weekend, just days after Hurricane Irma ransacked parts of the region.

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Here is an estimated timeline of weather conditions during the passage of Hurricane Jose

Published 8 September 2017

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Here is an estimated timeline of weather conditions during the passage of Hurricane Jose

Tonight and overnight: we will be getting a few outer rain bands from the Hurricane. Seas expected to deteriorate overnight into tomorrow and peaking at about 18-20ft tomorrow.

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Coach Dag Samuel of the British Virgin Islands, died during the passage of Category 5 Hurricane Irma

Published 8 September 2017

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Coach Dag Samuel of the British Virgin Islands, died during the passage of Category 5 Hurricane Irma

VERY SAD NEWS – Coach Dag Samuel of the British Virgin Islands, died during the passage of Category 5 Hurricane Irma over the BVI. He will be surely missed by the Athletics Fraternity for his immense and sterling contribution to Track & Field throughout the Caribbean and particularly BVI. Sincere sympathies to his family, friends, athletes, officials and the BVI Community. GONE WAY TO SOON – MAY HE REST IN PEACE !!

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In Hurricane Irma’s Catastrophic Path

Published 8 September 2017

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In Hurricane Irma’s Catastrophic Path

Hurricane Irma is wreaking destruction across the Caribbean and heading for Florida this weekend. In Mexico, a major quake has hit off the Pacific coast. Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today:

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