As the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway, meteorologist Andrew Jackson is emphasizing the importance of preparedness over fear, despite a grim outlook for the coming months. In a recent interview with 284 Media’s Jhaka Wooding, Jackson delved into the reasons behind the concerning forecast and the challenges it presents compared to last year’s season. … Continued
In a recent address to the public, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley urged citizens to prepare for what experts predict will be an active 2024 hurricane season. With as many as 25 named storms expected to develop, he called for prayer and action to protect the territory. The Government has already begun seasonal preparedness … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has urged the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Simon Stiell on support to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to help in the response to the negative impacts of climate change as the islands face stronger and more frequent storms, heavier rains, … Continued
The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools, except for the Ivan Dawson Primary School, will resume in-person learning today, Friday, June 7. This decision comes after all public schools were closed on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions that impacted the territory. Acting Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe, communicated the update to … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is set to host a historic event as it welcomes its Fulbright Scholar, Tiphanie Yanique, to deliver the inaugural Fulbright Lecture on 7 June at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Resource Centre. The lecture will delve into “Literary Tabanaca: Towards a Decolonial Methodology of Endings in Novels and … Continued
Adrianne Thomas of the Elmore Stoutt High School has been named the 2024 Junior Ambassador of Tourism, continuing the school’s winning streak in the prestigious competition. Following in the footsteps of her schoolmate Naomi Onwufuju, who secured the title in 2023, Thomas’s victory underscores the Rams’ dominance in promoting tourism awareness and education among the … Continued
Ms Gladyet Walters of North Sound, Virgin Gorda, is the latest recipient of a social home provided by the Ministry of Health and Social Development. She received the keys to her new residence through the ministry’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, a project initiated in response to the devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Minister … Continued
The flash flood warning that had been in effect for the Virgin Islands since early Thursday morning was discontinued around 11:30 am as heavy rains finally began to subside across the territory. The lingering system brought torrential downpours and thunderstorms to the islands over 24-36 hours, with some areas receiving up to 5 inches of … Continued
The adverse weather conditions currently affecting the British Virgin Islands have impacted the operations of several businesses, organisations and schools, prompting closures, postponements and delays in opening. Government Offices All government offices will be physically closed except for essential workers. The Office of the Deputy Governor issued a circular to all public officers informing them … Continued
The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade is informing the public that the BVI Business Banking Expo, which was scheduled for today 6th June 2024 at Treasure Isle Restaurant has been postponed due to the inclement weather. Further notice on the new scheduled date of the Expo is forthcoming. For additional information, please contact … Continued
