Iceland Volcano Caribbean Effects Prepared by NEMO Secretariat

Iceland Volcano (Caribbean Effects) Prepared by NEMO Secretariat Saint Lucia Based upon a presentation by the Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction

Antigua Sailing Week and ICC World Twenty 20

The Eyjafjallajökull Volcano in Southern Iceland

Ash Cloud of April 14 Eription

Antigua Sailing Week The 43 rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week, taking place from 24 -30 April, has had to postpone the start of racing since many competitors are stuck in Europe due to the closure of airspace following the volcanic eruption in Iceland. SOURCE: http: //www. cowes. co. uk/zonexml/story? story_id

Antigua Sailing Week Organisers of Antigua Sailing Week have said: "With many of our participants stranded in Europe due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland, we have had to postpone the first day of racing which had been scheduled for Saturday, 24 April. It is hoped to reschedule these races later in the week. The race for Sunday, 25 April will go ahead as scheduled. " SOURCE: http: //www. cowes. co. uk/zonexml/story? story_id

Map of Airports Canceling Flights: April 15, 2010

ICC World Twenty 20 The ICC World Twenty 20 or the ICC World T 20 also called as T 20 World Cup is the international championship of Twenty 20 cricket. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament consists of 12 allmale teams and is contested by all Test-playing nations plus qualifiers. The 2010 Event will be hosted by the Caribbean SOURCE: http: //www. telegraph. co. uk/sport/cricket/news/7604763/Englands-World-Twenty 20 -trip-to-Caribbean-disrupted-by-travel-chaos. html

ICC World Twenty 20 England are likely to be the worst-affected of teams set to travel to the Caribbean for the ICC World Twenty 20 next weekend, should airspace continue to be shut down because of volcanic ash. SOURCE: http: //www. telegraph. co. uk/sport/cricket/news/7604763/Englands-World-Twenty 20 -trip-to-Caribbean-disrupted-by-travel-chaos. html

ICC World Twenty 20 London is en route for several other teams planning to make their way to the West Indies. But whereas they can make alternative arrangements, England cannot alter their departure point. SOURCE: http: //www. telegraph. co. uk/sport/cricket/news/7604763/Englands-World-Twenty 20 -trip-to-Caribbean-disrupted-by-travel-chaos. html

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