The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to notify the public of the following port closures occurring today, July 29th, 2020. Port Purcell 12:00pm Road Town Jetty 2:30pm West End 12:00pm Jost Van Dyke 12:00pm Virgin Gorda 3:30pm Following the passage of the storm the BVIPA will issue an additional advisory on the … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority wishes to advise the travelling public that as a result of the expected passage of Tropical Storm Isaias, the Terrance B. Lettsome and the Auguste George International Airports will be closed from 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 29. According to Acting Managing Director Mr. Clive Smith, “the Board of Directors were … Continued
More than 290 million people are said to be unaware that they are living with viral Hepatitis B and the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority is doing its part to raise awareness to the disease as the Territory observes World Hepatitis Day. Community Nurse, Elisabeth Brown said Hepatitis is a serious liver disease that … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is prioritising its commitment as environmental stewards and is happy to welcome Mr. Clive Petrovic as its Environmental Specialist effective July 23 for a period of one year in the first instance. Mr. Petrovic, who is former Head of Marine Studies at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community … Continued
Visitors to the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park in Road Town will soon be able to sit in the shade of a Solar Tree and charge their phones with power from the sun. In on-going efforts to demonstrate that “now” is the time for BVI alternative energy, local non-profits Green VI and the Rotaract … Continued
Detectives from the Major Crime Investigations Team are seeking your assistance in identifying the perpetrator/s responsible for the murder of then 32-year-old local male Lovell Parker of Scatliffe Alley who was shot and killed at Scatliffe Alley in Road Town, Tortola on the 6th of July 2008. The details according to witnesses are that around … Continued
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Puerto Rico, includingVieques, and Culebra, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The government of Antigua has issued a Tropical Storm Warning forAntigua, Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Montserrat,St. Kitts, and Nevis. The government of France has issued a Tropical Storm Warning forGuadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Martin. The government … Continued
The National Hurricane Centre is monitoring disturbance 1/Invest 92 L. Residents should closely monitor this disturbance as it has the potential to be a CAT1 hurricane before passing the territory. In addition current forecast models have this system passing very close to the British Virgin Islands around Friday. At 8AM Disturbance 1 was located near … Continued
(CNN) Legendary broadcaster Regis Philbin has died, according to a statement shared by his family on Saturday. He was 88 years old. “We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday,” said the statement sent to CNN Saturday. “His … Continued
Following an official cabinet decision received by our newsroom today Saturday July 25th. The lock-down was previously imposed on the residents of JVD as a result of exposure to COVID-19 has been lifted. The document states: “The Minister, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 13 of the Public Health Act CAP 194 makes … Continued
