Mere hours before Hurricane Maria begins to affect the territory, Premier Dr. D Orlando Smith is urging residents not to underestimate the destructive force of the hurricane. “For all residents of the Virgin Islands, I am urging you not to […]
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Discussions underway to reward helpful prisoners
Inmates who chose to stay behind to repair a section of Her Majesty’s Prison that suffered damage due to the passage of Hurricane Irma, as well as, assisted with recovery efforts in communities could be rewarded for their philanthropy. Governor Augustus Jaspert […]
Governor assures prison will hold up during Hurricane Maria
Following the escape of over 100 inmates from Her Majesty’s Prison during the recent hurricane, Governor Augustus Jaspert has given the assurance that the facility will hold up when Hurricane Maria passes over the territory within the next few hours. […]
Sports Complex announced as shelter; others checked
The Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town. While announcing that the Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town will be added as a shelter for Hurricane Maria, members of the National Emergency Operations Committee (NEOC) said they will today examine the […]
Gov’t moves to minimize security risks after Hurricane Maria
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 […]
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 […]
