Jerry has now weakened from a category two to a category one hurricane. Despite this, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said in its latest weather advisory that the territory will still be affected. “At this current speed, the hurricane […]

A St Vincent and the Grenadines native was not granted bail after he destroyed a cellular phone and assaulted his lover who reportedly gave him ‘the cold shoulder’ last Friday. Charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage […]

Residents of the low-lying island of Anegada may be asked to evacuate if the projected path of Hurricane Jerry hits closer home. Deputy Premier and Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley gave that indication during an interview with BVI News on […]

A High Surf Warning has been placed on the British Virgin Islands since Hurricane Jerry has strengthened to a category two disaster. This warning means that damaging and “life-threatening” surf/waves are expected along the territory’s shorelines. In this case, northern […]

As Hurricane Jerry approaches north of the territory, Acting Governor David Archer Junior has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). He made the decision on Thursday after consulting with Premier Andrew Fahie and under the advice of the Department […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]