All public schools in the British Virgin Islands have been ordered closed today, Thursday, June 6, due to adverse weather conditions affecting the territory. The Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe, issued the notice to parents and staff this morning, emphasizing that the directive follows advice from the Department of Disaster Management. “This decision is … Continued
The effects of the inclement weather currently impacting the British Virgin Islands have rendered the Sir Francis Drake Highway at Pockwood Pond impassable. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has issued an advisory for motorists heading past Pockwood Pond and towards the western end of the island to use alternate routes through the hills until … Continued
The public is urged to remain off of the roads in the interim to allow the public works department to continue clearing roads. Statement from Acting Governor David D Archer Jr “Even after the rains have passed, Public Works crews and others will need time to assess the full extent of the damage done. The … Continued
A pioneering agreement to bolster cooperation on integrated disaster risk management was formalized on Wednesday, bringing together the European Union and key regional actors from Latin America and the Caribbean. The historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at a ceremony in Barbados where it was hailed by a local minister as a vital step … Continued
Just in time for the predicted high activity of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, 284 Media and the Department of Disaster Management have joined forces to produce a series of public service announcement (PSA) videos focused on hurricane preparedness. The three short videos follow a family and their neighbours as they take important steps to … Continued
This morning, the streets of Road Town saw a notable figure taking action amidst the aftermath of severe weather that swept across Tortola. The Honourable Kye Rymer, Minister of Communication and Works, ventured into the affected communities to conduct a firsthand assessment of the damage caused by the inclement weather that battered the territory. Despite … Continued
Several civil and commercial operations have been put on pause in the aftermath of heavy rains and flooding. Here’s a look at how some significant services have been affected. This article will be updated throughout the day to include additional updates and information as necessary. Airports continue operation after brief suspension The Terrence B … Continued
Authorities on Virgin Gorda are urging residents and visitors to avoid the roadway between North Sound and Valley due to severe flood damage and erosion that has made the route hazardous. The Ministry of Communications and Works issued the travel warning early this morning after assessing the impacts of recent heavy rains in the area. … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management is urging residents of the Virgin Islands to exercise caution as another band of heavy showers moves into the area. “Some of these showers have the potential of creating heavy downpours,” warned the department in a statement issued early this morning. “With the grounds already saturated, the possibility of flooding … Continued
Scenes of chaos and panic unfolded in the capital Tuesday afternoon as a heavy downpour triggered flash flooding across Road Town and surrounding areas, catching residents and officials by surprise. An estimated 5 inches of rainfall poured down on the territory in a brief period starting around mid-afternoon, overwhelming drainage systems and sending rushing floodwaters … Continued
