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Public Invited To 2015 International Coastal Cleanup

Monday, 24 August 2015 - 12:30pm

The Conservation and Fisheries Department is inviting the public to participate in the 2015 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19.  Persons can also participate in the clean-up from Thursday, September 17 to Monday, October 5 in the Virgin Islands. 

2015 Professional Day for Educators Postponed Until August 31

Monday, 24 August 2015 - 7:30am

The Ministry of Education and Culture is informing all its Principals and Teachers that the 2015 Professional Day for Educators which was scheduled for Monday, 24th August, 2015, has been postponed until Monday, 31st August, 2015

Upcoming Spotlight Programme To Focus On Tax Matters

Friday, 21 August 2015 - 5:15pm

The Inland Revenue Department is inviting the entire British Virgin Islands community to tune in to the Spotlight programme on JTV Channel 55 with featured guests Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Mrs. Karen Aaron, Deputy Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department, Mr. Orris Thomas, and Assistant Commissioner Mr. Charles Benjamin. 

Farmers Advise To Prepare Farms For Hurricane Danny

Friday, 21 August 2015 - 5:15pm

The Agriculture Department is advising all farmers to secure their farms in preparation for Hurricane Danny. 

Road Diversion On The North Coast Road In Carrot Bay

Friday, 21 August 2015 - 4:15pm

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that traffic through the North Coast Road directly in front of the Carrot Bay Methodist church will be diverted on Saturday, August 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Hurricane Danny Upgraded To Category 3

Friday, 21 August 2015 - 4:15pm

LOCATION: 14.3 degrees north, 48.6 degrees west
MOVEMENT: WEST-NORTH WEST, NEAR 10 MPH 
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 115 MPH

Hurricane Danny has been upgraded to Category 3.

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Hunter aircraft which investigated Danny this afternoon has indicated that it is a major hurricane.

Danny’s latest position was recorded as 14.3 degrees north, 48.6 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 115 miles per hours with higher gusts.

Hurricane Danny Upgraded To Category 2 Hurricane

Friday, 21 August 2015 - 12:00pm

LOCATION: 14.0 degrees north, 48.2 degrees west
DISTANCE: ABOUT 1146 MILES SOUTH EAST OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 
MOVEMENT: WEST-NORTH WEST, NEAR 10 MPH 
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 105 MPH

Hurricane Danny 5 Am Update

Friday, 21 August 2015 - 9:45am

At 5:00 a.m. the centre of Hurricane Danny was located near latitude 13.7 degrees north, longitude 47.4degrees west. Danny is moving towards the west near 10miles per hour (mph) and a track to west to the west-northwest is expected during the next 48 hours.

Contractors Urged To Prepare Work-Sites For Hurricane Danny

Thursday, 20 August 2015 - 5:00pm

The Town and Country Planning Department is advising all contractors and developers to secure their construction sites as soon as possible in preparation for Hurricane Danny. The Department of Disaster Management is expecting the hurricane to impact the Virgin Islands early next week with the potential for heavy rain and tropical storm-force winds. 

Nominations Now Open For September’s Business Of The Month

Thursday, 20 August 2015 - 3:15pm

The Trade and Consumer Affairs Department is inviting persons to nominate a business that has shown outstanding service delivery and products, as nominations are now being accepted for the September Business of the Month. 

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