Over 50 Jamaicans who were evacuated from the territory by the Jamaican Government landed in their country Monday, with some sharing their survival stories following the passage of Hurricane Irma. “I am so happy to be here, we barely manage […]
Archive for September, 2017
UPDATE: Maria downgraded to category 3 hurricane
At 2:00 p.m., the center of category 3 Hurricane Maria, was located just offshore of the north-western coast of Puerto Rico near latitude 18.5 North, longitude 66.9 West or 15 miles west Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Maria is moving toward the […]
You are in my prayers – Queen Elizabeth to residents
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II said she has been intently watching the situation in the territory as it relates to the hurricane, and will be praying for the Islands as Hurricane Maria approaches. The message from the Queen was delivered […]
Premier begs residents not to take Maria lightly
Mere hours before Hurricane Maria begins to affect the territory, Premier Dr. D Orlando Smith is urging residents not to underestimate the destructive force of the hurricane. “For all residents of the Virgin Islands, I am urging you not to […]
Discussions underway to reward helpful prisoners
Inmates who chose to stay behind to repair a section of Her Majesty’s Prison that suffered damage due to the passage of Hurricane Irma, as well as, assisted with recovery efforts in communities could be rewarded for their philanthropy. Governor Augustus Jaspert […]
Governor assures prison will hold up during Hurricane Maria
Following the escape of over 100 inmates from Her Majesty’s Prison during the recent hurricane, Governor Augustus Jaspert has given the assurance that the facility will hold up when Hurricane Maria passes over the territory within the next few hours. […]
Sports Complex announced as shelter; others checked
The Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town. While announcing that the Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town will be added as a shelter for Hurricane Maria, members of the National Emergency Operations Committee (NEOC) said they will today examine the […]
Gov’t moves to minimize security risks after Hurricane Maria
The United Kingdom military will be working with the local police to provide extra security on the ground to minimize security risks after the passage of Hurricane Maria. Governor Augustus Jaspert gave the assurance at a press briefing this morning […]
Don’t use tarps yet, residents told
By Davion Smith BVI News Journalist Distribution of temporary shelter kits such as tarpaulins is continuing throughout the territory, however, residents are being told not to use them yet. Director of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Sharleen DaBreo, said […]
Nanny Cay sets up free water station for community
By Davion Smith BVI News Journalist The Nanny Cay community has joined the humanitarian efforts on Tortola by setting up a de facto water distribution station at its entrance, where residents in and around the Third District are able to […]
