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 operate as normal following the storm. However, some government offices have announced delayed openings because of teh storm’s impact.
The Civil Registry and Passport Office informed the public that it would remain closed until further notice to complete necessary cleanup efforts. Meanwhile, the Department of Motor Vehicles has suspended all services except written tests.
The administration buildings on Virgin Gorda and Anegada are also offering limited services due to network connectivity issues.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) delayed the reopening of its Administration Unit to facilitate cleanup after Tropical Storm Ernesto. They expect to resume normal operations on Friday, August 16.
During TS Ernesto, the territory experienced sustained winds of 48 miles per hour with gusts of up to 80 miles per hour. The storm dumped an average of five inches of rain on the territory, with some areas seeing up to eight inches.
The Governor noted that many were impacted by flooding and would need time to repair and restore their homes or businesses. Strong winds, high waves, and heavy rains led to numerous downed trees and property damage.
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The bvi gone backwards
and that was only a tropical storm i guess the partying was worth it
But local businesses can clean up and get back open easy enough.
government is a joke
we ah-ite , or we can always blame the white colonialist , like the GOVERNOR and the UK or as the wigged one would say ” black lives matter or Ernesto was a set up to hurt is
Government offices closed as usual. Staff have difficulty staying awake waiting for pension day
48 mph sustained winds – where was that recorded? The were sustained winds at hurricane force over many parts of Central Tortola, especially when the “tail end” came through!
And so is the clinic in VG and to now Vincent/Sl*man/Health Services can’t come to us and say what the h**l is going on bunch of a***oles
leh we clean it up before the tourists arrive lol