1989 in the British Virgin Islands

none August 2026 October 2017 1989 thumb|right|250px|In September 1989 Hurricane Hugo became the first hurricane to strike the Territory in over 50 years. Events from the year 1989 in the British Virgin Islands. Incumbents Governor: Mark Herdman Chief Minister: H. Lavity Stoutt September 18 September 1989 - Hurricane Hugo strikes leaving widespread damage.https://www.allatsea.net/memories-hurricane-hugo-25-years/ Memories of Hurricane Hugo – 25 Years On John Putley All at Sea 6 October 2017http://www.oas.org/cdmp/hazmap/grenada/hugo.htm Economic, Social and Environmental Consequences of Natural Hazards: Hurricane Hugo in the British Virgin Islands OAS 6 October 2017 It is the first time hurricane-force winds hit the Territory since 1932.Various hurricanes had technically struck the Territory in the intervening period - for example, Hurricane Klaus in 1984 - but in all cases the centre of the storm was sufficiently far away that the British Virgin Islands only felt Tropical Storm force winds. Footnotes 1989 in 1989 in Category:1980s in the British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands