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. […]

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 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, […]

A scene on Virgin Gorda following the passage of Hurricane Irma. (Photo credit: Twitter user @xhaii). Images of devastation continue to emerge on social media detailing the trail of destruction across the territory caused by Hurricane Irma. Here are a […]

  The United Kingdom (UK) has begun to send help to several of its Overseas Territories ravaged by Hurricane Irma, including the British Virgin Islands. A BBC report says hundreds of military personnel are öbeing sent to the region while […]

Residents in the British Virgin Islands woke up to scenes of utter devastation this morning after Hurricane Irma unleashed its fury on the islands. Images have emerged of homes being flattened, government buildings in ruins, and other structures such as […]

While stating that the coordinates a few hours before midnight on Tuesday had been taking the centre of Hurricane Irma between the islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda, Governor Augustus Jaspert made an appeal for residents to stay indoors. The […]

Governor Augustus Jaspert has announced that 56 people checked into nine emergency shelters across the British Virgin Islands (BVI) up to nightfall on Tuesday, September 5. He added that there is still space to accommodate more persons as the approaching […]

By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Journalist Highly placed sources that helped to evacuate residents from the island of Anegada aboard Speedy’s ferry this afternoon said 106 residents boarded the vessel as part of efforts to escape the potentially devastating […]

Tropical Storm Jose, the 10th tropical storm of the season, has developed near latitude 12.3 degrees north and longitude 39.1 degrees west. The National Hurricane Centre in the United States, in its 11 o’ clock advisory this morning, stated that […]