The BVI Airports Authority announces the phased approach closure of the Territory’s airports, today, Wednesday, 28 August 2019, due to the passage of Tropical Storm Dorian. 

At 5:00 a.m., the centre of Tropical Storm Dorian was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 63.9 West. Dorian is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue during the next few days. 

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic from Isla Saona to Samana

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture in partnership with UniteBVI Foundation and Cable and Wireless Charitable Foundation is inviting the public to the Official Handover Ceremony for Building I of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) in Virgin Gorda.

The Hurricane Watch has been discontinued for St. Lucia however tropical storm watches and warnings remains in place for other countries. 

Persons in the British Virgin Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Dorian and be ready to respond to any watches or warnings that may be issued.

Dominica has been added to the list of countries under tropical storm watch. Summary of Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings

All public and private school educators are asked to attend a Professional Day on Monday, August 26 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium.

The public is reminded that the Advent Term for all public schools begins on Monday, September 2. New and transfer students of secondary and primary schools are expected to report to school on Wednesday, September 4. All returning students are expected to report to school on September 5 and 6. Classes begin on Monday, September 9 for all public schools.

For more information on the Advent Term for public schools, contact the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affair, Fisheries and Agriculture at 468-4949.

New and renewing food handlers are notified of the schedule of sessions that will take place on the following dates: