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Some gov’t offices struggle to reopen after TS Ernesto

Some gov’t offices struggle to reopen after TS Ernesto

Some government offices in the territory are experiencing delayed openings, while others are offering limited services in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which battered the territory on Tuesday. Governor Daniel Pruce has given residents and businesses the all-clear to […]

by / on August 16, 2024 at 8:15 AM /
Gov’t tells InterCaribbean to fix service failures

Gov’t tells InterCaribbean to fix service failures

Minister for Communication and Works, Kye Rymer, has addressed InterCaribbean Airways regarding the inadequate service levels the airline has reportedly been providing to travelers from the Virgin Islands. Numerous public complaints have surfaced about delays, cancellations, and other service-related issues […]

by / on August 16, 2024 at 7:59 AM /
Flow technicians progressing with post-storm repairs

Flow technicians progressing with post-storm repairs

The following is a media release from local telecoms giants, Flow. Leading telecommunications provider Flow has begun a massive restoration drive to reconnect its residential and business customers following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto in the Territory on Tuesday, […]

by / on August 16, 2024 at 7:44 AM /
BVITB funds not used for cultural centre demolition

BVITB funds not used for cultural centre demolition

Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has refuted claims by Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn that funds from the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) may have been misused to demolish the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall, also known as the Cultural Centre.  Smith, who […]

by / on August 16, 2024 at 7:33 AM /
Digicel battles to restore service after TS Ernesto

Digicel battles to restore service after TS Ernesto

Telecommunications provider Digicel has announced that it is working to restore mobile and fibre services disrupted by Tropical Storm Ernesto. “Due to the impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto, both our mobile and fibre networks have been affected in some areas,” […]

by / on August 16, 2024 at 7:19 AM /
Power restoration ongoing! Water supply hinges on BVIEC progress

Power restoration ongoing! Water supply hinges on BVIEC progress

The BVI Electrical Corporation (BVIEC) is actively working to fully restore electricity across the territory following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto. However, the public is advised that water supply will be affected by the progress of the power restoration […]

by / on August 15, 2024 at 11:24 AM /
RVIPF office remains closed to facilitate clean-up

RVIPF office remains closed to facilitate clean-up

Although government facilities were anticipated to open today as normal, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced their office will remain closed to facilitate cleanup following TS Ernesto. Governor Daniel Pruce provided the all-clear to the territory on […]

by / on August 15, 2024 at 8:40 AM /
Governor commends agencies for rapid response after TS Ernesto

Governor commends agencies for rapid response after TS Ernesto

Governor Daniel Pruce has commended local agencies for their swift efforts in starting restoration work in the territory following Tropical Storm Ernesto, which battered the BVI on Tuesday. In the aftermath of TS Ernesto, community members were left puzzled about […]

by / on August 15, 2024 at 7:47 AM /
Airports and offices reopen after Ernesto’s passage

Airports and offices reopen after Ernesto’s passage

The BVI is gradually returning to normalcy following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto, with the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island reopening yesterday, August 14, at 4:45 pm. Kurt Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority […]

by / on August 15, 2024 at 7:28 AM /
Ernesto left serious damage — Premier

Ernesto left serious damage — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley addressed the territory late Wednesday following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which intensified into a hurricane shortly after moving away from the BVI. According to Dr Wheatley, the storm left “some serious damage” in its […]

by / on August 15, 2024 at 6:26 AM /