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 […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
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 […]
Volunteer ahead of Category 3 Maria, residents told
Maria is expected to impact the British Virgin Islands as a Category 3 hurricane tomorrow afternoon, said the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). “Flooding from heavy rain is possible. Maria is expected to turn into a Category 4 when it […]
UPDATE: Hurricane Watch issued as Maria approaches
Maria is now a hurricane and a hurricane watch has been issued for the British Virgin Islands. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated […]
Man feared dead after robbery, shooting
Gunmen used the cover of the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma to rob and shoot a man in the Greenland area of Tortola last week Saturday. Several sources have told BVI News Online that the Spanish-speaking victim has since died, […]
Vanterpool to customers – No price increase at OneMart
Amid reports that several supermarkets have increased prices on goods since the hurricane struck, OneMart Supermarket said it wants customers to know there has been no price hike at the establishment. “To dispel the rumors that have been circulating about […]
640 shelter kits arrived today
As the Government continues to organize temporary shelters for persons whose homes were damaged or destroyed during Hurricane Irma, Governor Augustus Jaspert announced today the arrival of hundreds of shelter kits for residents. He said the kits will be distributed […]
Immigration Department to open Monday
The Immigration Department is advising that it will resume operations on Monday from the hours of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visitors to the territory with landing permits that have expired since the passage of Hurricane Irma are being advised to […]
