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Residents Reminded To Reduce Carbon Footprint

Wednesday, 27 September 2017 - 6:09pm

Residents in the British Virgin Islands are reminded to take measures, wherever possible, to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce global warming. 

Peebles Hospital Built To Withstand Hurricane And Earthquakes

Wednesday, 27 September 2017 - 5:05pm

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie Skelton has said that the Peebles Hospital was built to withstand category 5 hurricanes and earthquakes measuring 7 on the Richter scale.

Premier Seeks Partner In Rebuilding Efforts

Monday, 25 September 2017 - 3:43pm

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE along with Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool toured the H. Wilfred “Freddie” Smith Power Plant at Pockwood Pond on Sunday, September 23.

Residents Asked To Help Control Vector

Saturday, 23 September 2017 - 10:10am

Residents of the Virgin Islands are urged to support efforts to minimise mosquito breeding in the Territory.

Irma Approaches The BVI

Wednesday, 6 September 2017 - 12:05am

At 11:00 p.m. the eye of Hurricane Irma was located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 61.1 West. Irma has now taken a west-northwest track near 15 mph, and this motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days.

Provision Of Hospital Services And Closure Of Clinics

Tuesday, 5 September 2017 - 2:32pm

The BVI Health Services Authority announces the continued operations of Peebles Hospital during the passage of Hurricane Irma. 

Utility Service Disconnection During Hurricane

Tuesday, 5 September 2017 - 1:19pm

The public is informed that utility services are likely to be disconnected during a hurricane.

Activation Of National Emergency Operations Centre

Monday, 4 September 2017 - 4:50pm

His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert in consultation with Premier, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE and the Director of the Department of Disaster Management has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).

Closure Of The Territory’s Airports Due To The Passage Of Hurricane Irma

Monday, 4 September 2017 - 4:26pm

The BVI Airports Authority announces the phased approach closure of the Territory’s airports, starting today, Monday 4th September 2017, due to the passage of Hurricane Irma.
 

Justice K. Neville Adderley Appointed High Court Judge

Friday, 1 September 2017 - 3:32pm

The Honourable Justice K. Neville Adderley has been appointed to serve as a High Court Judge, Commercial Division, of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Territory of the Virgin Islands

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