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

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).

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.
 

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

Persons who were employed to assist with the cleanup following the recent flood are asked to submit their documents to allow for timely payments.

Small and medium enterprises that were significantly affected by the passing of the tropical wave on August 7 are the focus of an outreach programme.

Residents of Virgin Gorda are urged to practice good hygiene to minimise the spread of conjunctivitis as thirty four cases of the infection have been recorded on the island.

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has deployed a surveyboat and team to the waters of the British Virgin Islands, the organisation has announced.

The Ministry of Education and Culture has seen a significant increase in its students’ enrolment and number of passes following the release of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results.

The Labour Department is providing all of its services to members of the community despite the challenges faced, after the passing of the tropical wave on August 7.