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Tropical Storm Watch discontinued; flooding still likely

Tropical Storm Watch discontinued; flooding still likely

Press Release – The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has discontinued the tropical storm watch for the BVI. At 2:00 PM, the center of Hurricane Jose was located near latitude 18.8 degrees North, longitude 61.9 degrees West. Jose is moving […]

by / on September 9, 2017 at 9:50 AM /
Help at last! Heavy military presence now on the ground

Help at last! Heavy military presence now on the ground

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 […]

by / on September 9, 2017 at 9:45 AM /
14 shelters named as Jose approaches

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 […]

by / on September 9, 2017 at 9:21 AM /
What of Jost Van Dyke?

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.  

by / on September 8, 2017 at 7:23 PM /
Curfew imposed after reports of widespread looting

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 […]

by / on September 8, 2017 at 5:06 PM /
Gov’t warns – Jose close enough to cause further damage

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 […]

by / on September 8, 2017 at 4:11 PM /
Branson says Necker Island ‘devastated’; promises help for BVI

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 […]

by / on September 8, 2017 at 12:40 PM /
We Shall Overcome! Premier stirs hope after Irma

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 […]

by / on September 8, 2017 at 9:37 AM /
BVI could be hit by second hurricane – Governor warns

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. […]

by / on September 7, 2017 at 9:15 PM /
Governor declares State of Emergency; says fatalities reported

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 […]

by / on September 7, 2017 at 7:29 PM /