Rapports

By Suzanne Gordon CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (Reuter) - Hurricane Erika strengthened slightly off the Leeward Islands Saturday with winds of up to 85 mph, but islanders on the volcano-ravaged British colony of Montserrat watched the funeral of Princess Diana on television…

This message is not an official warning or alert for any country. 1. According to the US National Weather Service, as of 1200 UTC , today, 5 September 1997, a tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Dutch portion…

As scientists predict a further 'big bang', Christian Aid welcomes the statement by George Foulkes, Minister of State for International Development, that Britain would 'never abandon' the people of Montserrat. "The Government's plans to invest in housing, small businesses and communications…

Weekly News Children from Montserrat who have spent the last weeks away from the island rejoined their parents at Little Bay, Montserrat this week. The children have been staying with host families and in summer camps organized by the Red Cross…

36/19 Following is the text of a joint statement issued in Montserrat today on behalf of Mr George Foulkes MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development and Mr David Brandt, Chief Minister of the Government of Montserrat: The people of…

DHAGVA - 97/0480 Montserrat Volcanic Eruption DHA-Geneva Situation Report no. 6 1 September 1997 General situation 1. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency response Agency (CDERA) reports that, during the period 24-26 August 1997, volcanic activity has been occuring at a reduced level.…

OLVESTON, Montserrat (Reuter) - A British official visited Montserrat Monday to try to mend fences with residents angered by London's handling of the island's volcano crisis. International Development junior minister George Foulkes flew near the Soufriere Hills volcano for a…

By Colin Braley OLVESTON, Montserrat (Reuter) - Montserrat's new Chief Minister David Brandt traveled to neighboring Antigua Tuesday to meet with Caribbean leaders in hopes of pressuring Britain to offer more help to the volcano-ravaged colony, a government spokesman said.…

By Colin Braley OLVESTON, Montserrat (Reuter) - The evacuation of Montserrat resumed at a slow trickle Monday as government officials urged Britain to do more for those who want to stay on the volcano-ravaged island. Twelve families were expected to…

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE EMERGENCY RESPONSE OFFICE 33 Denominations & Communions Working Together to Meet Human Needs UPDATE: EMERGENCY APPEAL MEXICO VOLCANO -- $200,000 Disaster Bulletin No. 76355 Aug. 25, 1997 SITUATION: Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano continues to release ash clouds over Mexico City and several surrounding Mexican…