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Tropical Storm Watch Issued Across Caribbean Islands
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has raised the forecast chances for a tropical wave in the Atlantic to evolve into the season’s next tropical depression or storm. The system, which has been gathering strength since Thursday, is now positioned in the central tropical Atlantic, roughly midway between the Cape Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles.
As of 8 a.m. on Saturday, the tropical wave, now officially named Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, was projected to become the third hurricane of the 2024 season. The NHC predicts that the system will develop into a tropical depression by early Monday morning and potentially intensify into Tropical Storm Ernesto shortly thereafter.
Currently moving west-northwest at 21 mph, Potential Tropical Cyclone Five is located approximately 950 miles southeast of Antigua. It has sustained winds of 30 mph and a central pressure of 1010 millibars. The system’s expansive stretch of showers and thunderstorms has grown more organized, prompting a series of tropical storm watches across the Caribbean.
In response to the impending threat, several governments across the Caribbean have issued Tropical Storm Watches, signaling the potential for tropical storm conditions within 48 hours. The affected areas include Guadeloupe, St. Martin, St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, Saba, St. Eustatius, and Sint Maarten.
The Tropical Storm Watches highlight the growing concern for residents in these areas, who are advised to stay vigilant as the system advances. Interests in the Leeward Islands, British and U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico are also encouraged to monitor the storm’s progress closely, with additional watches potentially being issued tonight or early Monday.
As Potential Tropical Cyclone Five continues on its west-northwest trajectory, it is poised to become Tropical Storm Ernesto in the coming days.
The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has strongly condemned an act of violence that occurred near the Greenland Football Field in East End, Tortola, on Sunday, February 9. In an official statement, the organisation reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe environment for players, officials, and spectators. “The safety of our community is our top priority, and we will be cooperating fully with the relevant authorities as they investigate this matter,” the BVIFA stated.
According to the association, the shooting took place on a public road long after the final match had ended. “By this time, the teams had already left the field, and the lights had been turned off, though some patrons were still gathered in the vicinity,” the statement read.
The BVIFA urged anyone with information to assist law enforcement and extended its thoughts to those affected. The association also emphasised its dedication to fostering a culture of respect, unity, and sportsmanship, adding that it will continue working with local authorities to enhance security measures at events.
Despite the incident, the BVIFA confirmed that regular training sessions would proceed as scheduled throughout the week. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
A Bronx man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Trevor Hughes, a 49-year-old father of four originally from the British Virgin Islands, following a dispute over a blocked driveway, police said.
Authorities identified the suspect as Lavar Davis, 36, who was taken into custody and charged with murder. The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. Saturday on Fowler Avenue near Morris Park Avenue.
According to police, Hughes had contacted 311 and the local precinct after discovering a vehicle blocking his driveway. The situation escalated into a confrontation with two men, during which one of them allegedly opened fire, striking Hughes in the stomach.
Emergency responders transported Hughes to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The suspects fled the scene in a Jeep SUV, police said.
Investigators worked through the weekend to track down Davis, who was arrested and charged with murder. It remains unclear whether a second suspect remains at large.
The New York Police Department has urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline.
Story source: www.nydailynews.com
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RVIPF Refutes Allegations of Physical Confrontation Between Acting Commissioner and ACP Trevillion
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has pushed back against recent media reports suggesting that Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Pam Trevillion was placed on forced leave, calling the claims “erroneous, misleading, and misinformation.”
In a statement issued Monday, February 10, Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool said there was no physical confrontation between herself and ACP Trevillion while clarifying that no investigation of any kind—particularly one related to assault—had been initiated against the assistant commissioner.
Vanterpool urged media outlets to exercise diligence in verifying information before publication, emphasizing the ease with which these claims could have been fact-checked. “Disseminating misinformation and disinformation can have serious reputational consequences—not just for the individuals named, but also for the integrity of the RVIPF as a whole,” she stated.
The acting commissioner declined to comment further on what she described as baseless rumors, making it clear that she does not endorse or recognize the claims circulating in local media.
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