As the British Virgin Islands (BVI) braces for effects of the ‘extremely dangerous’ category 5 Hurricane Irma, the territory’s government has told residents to note that utility services are likely to be disconnected. Those services are being provided by the […]

Moments after Governor Augustus Jaspert told residents of Anegada to consider leaving the island which is seriously being threatened by Hurricane Irma, the government announced several arrangements to assist persons who are willing to relocate. Claudia Creque Educational Centre will […]

As part of preparation for the probable impact of Hurricane Irma, the BVI Airports Authority has announced a phased approach to the closure of airports across the territory. The government, in a media release, said Terrance B Lettsome International Airport […]

By Dr D Orlando Smith, Premier of the British Virgin Islands Virgin Islanders, Residents and Visitors, good day! As you are aware, Hurricane Irma is approaching the Territory and is predicted to start impacting our islands as a powerful category […]

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Journalist Businessman Shane Winter stood in front a group of mainly young men to deliver a motivational speech, and he couldn’t help but express surprise that he is still alive – still standing. “I […]

Another ferry company has notified the public that there will be no service on Tuesday (September 5) between the British Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands (USVI). Virgin Gorda Transport (Speedy’s), like Native Son, declared that the decision is […]

Three Venezuelan visitors who reportedly were found with nearly $60,000 in United States currency and a loaded firearm in a Tortola apartment were ordered remanded when they appeared before Magistrate Ayanna Baptiste DaBreo. Those charged with keeping a firearm without […]

PRESS RELEASE Due to the impending passage of Hurricane Irma, travel throughout the islands will be affected over the next several days. Safety of our passengers and crews is our top priority. Please see the following updates: 9- 5-17 TUESDAY […]

Banks throughout the British Virgin Islands will close at mid-day tomorrow (September 5), said the BVI Bank Association. It further stated that the early closure is in light of the ‘anticipated arrival’ of Hurricane Irma. The British Virgin Islands, along […]

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has issued a list of all emergency shelters across the BVI and is urging persons to evaluate their current locations to determine whether evacuation is necessary. “The DDM is encouraging members of the public […]