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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]