A British ship, the RFA Mount has arrived in the territory with a contingent of crew members and is now assisting with relief efforts, according to the BVI London Office. The crew members have already completed their assessment of the […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
14 shelters named as Jose approaches
As Hurricane Jose moves closer towards the British Virgin Islands, the government has named 14 shelters in which residents can seek refuge. Jose, which is now a category 4 hurricane, is not expected to directly impact the territory, but a […]
What of Jost Van Dyke?
Photos continue to trickle in from the different islands detailing Hurricane Irma’s destructive force. These are the images coming out of Jost Van Dyke – the smallest of the four main islands in the territory.
Curfew imposed after reports of widespread looting
Following reports of widespread looting of business establishments, the government has disclosed that a curfew is in effect for the territory. The curfew goes into effect today (September 8) and runs from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am daily. All persons […]
Gov’t warns – Jose close enough to cause further damage
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the territory as hurricane Jose moves along the north-west region of the islands. The DDM said that considering the damage already done by Irma it will not take […]
Branson says Necker Island ‘devastated’; promises help for BVI
By Nedburn Thaffe – Business tycoon Richard Branson has revealed that his Necker Island home was ‘devastated’ by Hurricane Irma, detailing also his nightmarish experience when the hurricane struck with winds of 110 miles per hour. “I have never seen […]
We Shall Overcome! Premier stirs hope after Irma
By Nedburn Thaffe – In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Premier Dr. D Orlando Smith called on residents of the territory to come together and rebuild, noting that the British Virgin Islands has suffered immensely. “There can be no sugar […]
BVI could be hit by second hurricane – Governor warns
The reality of Hurricane Irma’s onslaught has barely had enough time to sink in for most residents in the territory, but warning bell has been sounded for residents to brace for the possible impact of a second hurricane – Jose. […]
Governor declares State of Emergency; says fatalities reported
Newly appointed Governor of the British Virgin Islands Augustus ‘Gus’ Jaspert said there are reports of fatalities and casualties resulting from Hurricane Irma. The governor, in an official release, noted that he has declared a state of emergency for the […]
Premier via BVI London Office: Humanitarian efforts under way
Premier Dr. D Orlando Smith has indicated that his government is coordinating the relief efforts and clean-up operation for the territory, according to Director of the BVI London Office, Benito Wheatley. In a statement on the BVI London Office website, […]
