The Ministry of Health and Social Development has solidified its working relationship with the Red Cross by signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Government agencies and key partners are working together to make sure the Virgin Islands is prepared following the prediction of an active hurricane season by experts.

Though we may not welcome it, the Atlantic Hurricane Season is once again upon us. This means that as happens every year between the 1^st of June and the 30^th of November, we and the rest of the Caribbean are at an increased risk for storms and hurricanes.

Good day to one and all in the Virgin Islands.

Today, the 1^st of June, marks the Atlantic Hurricane Season and for the seventh consecutive year, forecasters advise that this season will bring above average levels of storm activity to the region. We therefore must all play our part to be as prepared as possible.

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is inviting residents of Anegada to learn about how to improve their home or business’ level of readiness ahead of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Members of the Territorial Search and Rescue Team (TSART) have gained theoretical and hands-on experience in Field Search Techniques and Rope Rescue following their participation in a two-week course held March 28 to April 8.

Virgin Islands residents should brace for another busy hurricane season, according to the expert forecast from Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project issued this morning.

Acting Director at the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) Mr. Jasen Penn has said that the Virgin Islands network of weather monitoring instrumentation supports preparedness in the short and long term, as the Territory observes World Meteorological Day.

Students, first responders and other residents of the Virgin Islands joined the rest of the Caribbean and Latin America to practise the safest way to respond in case of an earthquake and tsunami as part of Caribe Wave.

Community members are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the Carrot Bay Sea Defense Project at the Carrot Bay Seventh-day Adventist Youth Centre on Sunday, March 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.