Trinidad Express Newspaper

“AN EXTREMELY dangerous” Hurricane Beryl, packing winds of up to 215 kilometres per hour, was last night barrelling towards Tobago and the south-east Caribbean. Although the island was mostly spared, other islands in its path are bracing for a direct hit according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services. The Express’ Photographic team was across both islands today, where we captured these images of the weather and its impact. 📸: -Jermaine Cruickshank -Ishmael Salandy -Dexter Philip #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs #weather #hurricane

Via the TTMS: The Hurricane Warning for Tobago has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning. At 11 am, Hurricane Beryl was located at 12.4N latitude, 61.3 W longitude. The potential for hurricane force winds has decreased significantly as Hurricane Beryl moves away from the island. The possibility of impacts from tropical storm force winds still exists. Periods of showers and extended periods of rain are expected. Gusty winds are expected in heavy showers and thunderstorms that can still occur. The likelihood of landslides remains in areas so prone. Hazardous seas have been observed with large, battering waves and mariners should continue to expect significant wave heights, posing danger to small craft, coastal and offshore activities. Strong currents and choppy seas will make navigation hazardous. #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs

Fishermen try to secure their boats as Hurricane Beryl brings heavy rainfall and strong winds in Buccoo. Express photojournalist Jermaine Cruickshank tells us more. #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs

This was the scene at the ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago on Sunday evening, as passengers wait to leave the island as Hurricane Beryl approaches. Photos by Express photojournalist Jermaine Cruickshank. #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs

The Ministry of Education says that as a safety precaution, all schools in Trinidad will remain closed on Monday July 1st, 2024. The island was hours ago upgraded to an Orange Level Tropical Storm Watch. Via the TTMS: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Trinidad. This means that tropical storm conditions, including sustained winds of 63-118 km/h, are possible within the watch area in the next 15 hours. As of 5pm, Hurricane Beryl was centered near 11.1N 56.5W, approximately 450 km east-southeast of Tobago. Beryl is moving westward at a speed of 33 km/h. There is still a medium chance (35-55%) of sustained tropical storm force winds affecting Trinidad, particularly in the northern and eastern areas, from early morning on Monday, 1st July. Updates to follow #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs

STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOBAGO Tobago is operating under a State of Emergency according to Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Chief Secretary Farley Augustine, as the island prepares for a direct hit from approaching category four hurricane, Beryl. Speaking at a news conference a short while ago Augustine stated that as a result the island’s healthcare services have been limited to emergency care at the Roxborough and Scarborough Hospitals, while all schools will remain closed until further notice. Elective surgeries scheduled for tomorrow have been cancelled while health centres will remain closed. Those employed by the THA have also been asked to stay home with the exception of essential workers which include road maintenance workers, public health, CEPEP and URP workers, agricultural workers and property managers. More at the link in our bio #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs

Tobago is operating under a State of Emergency according to Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Chief Secretary Farley Augustine, as the island prepares for a direct hit from approaching category four hurricane, Beryl. Speaking at a news conference a short while ago Augustine stated that as a result, the island’s healthcare services have been limited to emergency care at the Roxborough and Scarborough General Hospitals, while all schools will remain closed until further notice. Elective surgeries scheduled for tomorrow have been cancelled while health centres will remain closed. Those employed by the THA have also been asked to stay home with the exception of essential workers which include road maintenance workers, public health workers, CEPEP and URP workers, agricultural workers and property managers. Supermarkets and variety stores have been asked to remain open for at least three more hours today to ensure that members of the public in need of supplies can access them before the hurricane makes landfall. Tobago’s Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), Augustine said would be making use of the traditional radio systems at its shelters as well as Starlink services gifted to it by TTSalvage, the company contracted to remove the overturned Gulfstream vessel. Augustine asked residents to prepare themselves, with extra batteries, kerosene, canned foods and to take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety over the course of the night. He pleaded with those on the island to be vigilant while drawing reference to the impact of 1936 hurricane Flora. “It is critical that you do not waste this afternoon frolicking. Get your house in order,” he said. More at the link in our bio Photo by Express photojournalist Jermaine Cruickshank #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs

Express photojournalist Jermaine Cruickshank is in Tobago where a considerable number of locals and tourists are still lining the island’s beaches, despite being placed on an orange level Hurricane Warning. Some told the Express they were concerned but not too worried about the approaching weather system. Updates on the system will follow. #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs

TRINIDAD UNDER TROPICAL STORM WATCH: (Via the TTMS) Tropical Storm Watch #1 for Trinidad - YELLOW LEVEL Issuance time (local time) Sun, Jun 30, 2024 11:02 AM Start date (local time) Sun, Jun 30, 2024 10:37 AM End date (local time) Mon, Jul 1, 2024 12:00 PM Description A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for Trinidad. This means that tropical storm conditions, including sustained winds of 63-118 km/h, are possible somewhere within the watch area, in this case within 24 hours. At 11 am today, Hurricane Beryl was centered near 10.7N 54.9W, about 640 km east-southeast of Tobago. Beryl is moving westward near 34km/h. Though the stronger hurricane and tropical storm force winds are expected to be closely packed around the centre of Beryl, there is a low to marginally medium chance (10-30%) of tropical storm force winds affecting Trinidad, from early morning on Monday, 1st July, as Beryl approaches the southern Windwards. Sea conditions will be choppy and rough. The next update will be at 2 pm or earlier if necessary. Instructions Prepare for the possibility of tropical storm conditions. Have systems in place to protect lives, livelihood, and property. Secure loose outdoor objects and livestock. Marine interests should exercise extra caution. Monitor official news sources and weather updates from www.metoffice.gov.tt. Follow instructions of government officials. #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has upgraded the Tropical Storm Warning to a Hurricane Warning for Tobago.Beryl is now a very dangerous category three hurricane. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Barbados * St. Lucia * St. Vincent and the Grenadine Islands * Grenada * Tobago A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Martinique A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Dominica Updates to follow #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs

UPDATE (as per the National Hurricane Centre) BERYL is now a hurricane and forecast to intensify quickly. It is expected to bring life threatening winds and storm surge to the Windward islands as a major hurricane. The government of Barbados has issued a Hurricane Warning for the island. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for: * Barbados A Hurricane Watch is in effect for: * St Lucia * St. Vincent and the Grenadine Islands * Grenada A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for: * Martinique * Dominica * Tobago A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. Updates to follow #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs

TOBAGO UNDER TROPICAL STORM WATCH Via the TTMS: Tobago has been placed under a Tropical Storm Watch. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm force winds (63-118 km/h) are possible within 48 hours. At 10am Tropical Storm Beryl was centred near located 9.9N 47.1W, about 1450 km east of Tobago. Currently, there is a low to medium chance (30-40%) of tropical storm force winds affecting Tobago, as Beryl approaches the southern Windwards. Sea conditions are also likely to become occasionally rough. The next update will be 5pm or early if necessary. Beryl is expected to rapidly strengthen and be a major hurricane when it reaches the Windward Islands late Sunday night or Monday, bringing destructive hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for much of the Windward Islands. Heavy rainfall and localised flooding is expected across the Windward Islands Sunday night and Monday. Interests in the central and western Caribbean should monitor the progress of this system. Users are reminded that there is large uncertainty at days 4 and 5 and to not focus on the specific details of the track or intensity forecast. The government of France has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Martinique. The government of St. Lucia has issued a Hurricane Watch for the island. The government of Barbados has issued a Hurricane Watch for St. Vincent and the Grenadine Islands. The government of Trinidad and Tobago has issued a Hurricane Watch for Grenada and a Tropical Storm Watch for Tobago. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Watch is in effect for: * Barbados * St Lucia * St. Vincent and the Grenadine Islands * Grenada A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Martinique * Tobago Updates to follow #trinidadandtobago #trinidadandtobago🇹🇹 #trinidad #trini #trinidadnews #trinidadexpress #expressnews #expressnewspaper #news #current #instagram #crime #follow #like #media #breakingnews #viral #trending #politics #noticias #new #sports #tv #photography #currentaffairs