Residents in Cane Garden Bay have begun clearing the roads as best as possible following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto. The impact of TS Ernesto began affecting the BVI on Tuesday, August 13, and has continued into the following […]

Tropical Storm Ernesto, currently moving away from the British Virgin Islands, continues to generate unsettled weather conditions across the territory, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) reported on Wednesday morning. The territory is still experiencing strong winds and rain, with […]

The BVI remains under a Flash Flood Watch as Tropical Storm Ernesto moves further away from the territory. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issued the watch yesterday, urging residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to be prepared. A Flash […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley issued a message yesterday, August 13, urging residents to prioritise safety as they finalised storm preparations. “I trust and expect that you all are activating your storm plans and are finalising any storm preparations by this […]

The Virgin Islands is currently under a hurricane watch due to Tropical Storm Ernesto, indicating that hurricane conditions are possible within the next 12 hours. Governor Daniel Pruce has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre at Level 1, which is […]

The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has announced the closure of all local airports on Tuesday, August 13, due to the expected impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto. The weather system is forecast to affect the territory on that date. The Terrance […]

Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to bring heavy rain, tropical storm-force winds, and a storm surge to the BVI by tonight, Tuesday, August 13, 2024. In response, the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has announced the closure of all local airports […]

Caribbean Airlines has announced the launch of new routes to Tortola, effective October 14 this year. In a press release dated August 12, the airline said its decision to begin flights to the BVI is part of its plan to […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather has intensified calls for a swift response to the territory’s escalating crime crisis. Despite a promised anti-crime summit and a comprehensive crime report, the territory continues to grapple with a surge in violent crime, […]

BVI News understands that a Virgin Islander has been shot and killed in Anguilla. The victim has been identified as Kalik Aaron, the son of a well-known local businessman. He was reportedly killed in Anguilla late last night, Sunday, August […]