The National Emergency Operating Centre (NEOC) has been activated as the territory braces for the projected impact of Tropical Storm Dorian later today, August 28. Governor Augustus Jaspert said he decided to activate the NEOC ‘considering the current state of […]
Archive for August, 2019
UPDATE: Hurricane warning in effect for BVI
A hurricane warning has now been issued for the British Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Dorian, which is expected to become a hurricane later today, passes south of the territory. The warning effectively means that hurricane conditions are expected. These conditions are accompanied by […]
Another bank victim to fraudulent emails being sent under their name
Another bank is reporting a case of fraudulent emails being sent under their name. The state-owned National Bank of the Virgin Islands issued the warning on Monday, August 26, following reports of clients receiving suspicious emails. “We have been informed […]
No planned outages for Dorian, BVIEC has resources on hand for any storm-related issues
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said it is adequately equipped with the resources and manpower to repair any part of if its electricity infrastructure that could be impacted by Tropical Storm Dorian. General Manager for the BVIEC, Leroy Abraham, […]
Water Department prepares for Dorian, closing pipelines to fill, conserve reservoirs
As the BVI braces for Tropical Dorian which is expected to start affecting the BVI on Tuesday, August 27, preparations are well underway at the Water & Sewerage Department for the eventuality of any weather system that may affect the […]
All cargo shipped to BVI via airlift now subject to new gov’t taxes
All cargo entering the British Virgin Islands via airlift will now be subject to new fees starting next month. A number of local cargo shipping companies have already begun notifying their customers of the new change, which they said will […]
BVI not clear yet, outer bands of Dorian could still affect us, residents advised
Governor Augustus Jaspert is advising residents to remain on alert and brace for stormy weather because Tropical Storm Dorian is still expected to affect the BVI even though forecasters said the weather system will pass south of the territory. “It […]
New mall being constructed on Virgin Gorda
A new shopping mall is being constructed on Virgin Gorda. Virgin Gorda native, Franklin Walters said he pursued the development because he saw an opportunity to provide entrepreneurs with a much-needed commercial space in The Valley on Virgin Gorda. “My […]
Skills Profile Survey being conducted to determine, harness public officers’ talents
An assessment is being conducted on public officers to determine their individual skills and talents so these abilities can be properly harnessed. Director of the Department of Human Resources Michelle Donovan-Stevens said the initiative, which is being referred to as […]
Disney Fantasy cancels call to BVI due to Tropical Storm Dorian
Disney Fantasy cruise ship has cancelled its August 27 call to the territory because of Tropical Storm Dorian. Assistant Operations Manager of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Joel Jones made the announcement on Monday, stating that the cruise vessel was […]
