As territory braces for Hurricane Jerry, which is now a category two hurricane, two emergency shelters have been removed from the original list of 23 that was announced by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) back in August. According to […]
Archive for September, 2019
No work Friday | Gov’t offices closing ahead of Hurricane Jerry
Public servants in the British Virgin Islands will not be required to report for work on Friday, September 19, as the territory braces for the impending impact of Hurricane Jerry. Deputy Premier and Minister of Labour, Vincent Wheatley, told BVI […]
Jerry strengthens to hurricane
Tropical Storm Jerry has now developed into a hurricane and continues to strengthen as it advances towards the Lesser Antilles. According to the Department of Disaster Management’s (DDM) 11 o’clock weather update on Thursday, September 19, Hurricane Jerry has increased […]
UK considering to amend financial management deal to include BVI disaster clause
Borrowing restrictions currently placed on the territory in the Protocols for Effective Financial Management agreement between the BVI and the UK could be waived if ever the territory is impacted by a major natural disaster or catastrophic event. Premier Andrew […]
Residents asked to stock up on water, Tropical Storm Jerry expected to disrupt normal service
The Department of Water & Sewerage is urging residents to store at least three days’ supply of water for their households in anticipation of a possible closure of public pipelines as the territory prepares for Tropical Storm Jerry this weekend. […]
Locals to benefit from ‘favourable rates’ at UK-based schools, says Premier
Locals interested in pursuing their education in marine, tourism, aviation and entrepreneurship at United Kingdom-based schools will be able to do so at reduced rates, Premier Andrew Fahie has said. The Premier said this was one of the things he […]
Cardiac facility with 10-year contract with BVIHSA to fully open next month
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Medical Services (MS) BVI is just a few weeks away from fully opening its doors to treat cardiac patients in the territory. Executive Director and majority owner John Nash told BVI News full operations […]
False! School denies circulating claim that students suspended for uniform violation
Pastoral Principal of the Elmore Stoutt High School Donna Clyne-Thomas is refuting a claim posted on social media that more than 70 students from the institution were suspended for breaching the school’s uniform dress code. Up to press time, the […]
BVI on its way to signing on to UK’s loan guarantee offer, says Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has said the government is very likely to accept the United Kingdom’s £300 million loan guarantee offer since the recent talks between the BVI and the UK were a “resounding success”. “The discussions were cordial, productive and […]
Tropical Storm Jerry forms | Expected to become a hurricane Thursday, hit Saturday
Tropical Depression 10 has now been upgraded to a tropical storm and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane within the next several hours. According to the Department of Disaster Management’s (DDM) 11 o’clock weather update on Wednesday, September 18, […]
