The public is informed that Joe’s Hill will be temporarily closed today, August 28. until 4:00 p.m. and tomorrow, August 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Members of the Recovery Task Force met with representatives from insurance companies and agents operating in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to discuss insurance coverage related to the flood event of August 7-8, 2017.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are advised that clean-up is still ongoing at the Queen Elizabeth II Children’s Playground due to damages sustained by the tropical wave on August 7.

The public is asked to note that the Territory-wide fogging campaign which started on Beef Island continues from the Queen Elizabeth Bridge through Pasea Estate and is expected to be completed by Monday, August 28.  

My fellow Virgin Islands residents, I would first like to take this opportunity to thank Jehovah for his mercies during the recent heavy rains, which caused severe flooding that resulted in the damage of property and infrastructure in our Territory.  It could have been much worse, and we are thankful that here was no loss of life.

Families affected by the August 7 tropical wave continue to receive assistance from the government, private sector and non-governmental organisations.

Personas que han perdido propiedades personales durante el paso de la onda tropical del 7 de Agosto, tienen hasta el Viernes, Agosto 25, 2017 para registrar sus reclamos.

Personas que hayan perdido propiedad personal durante el paso de la onda tropical que ocurrió el 7 de Agosto pueden registrar sus reclamos de artículos esenciales al Departamento de Manejo de Desastres.

Residents are encouraged to take precautions and to assist in clean-up efforts following the impact of the recent flood caused by the passage of a tropical wave. 

Your Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert, Mrs. Jaspert, Oscar and Tobias; Honourable Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly, Deputy Governor, Ladies and Gentleman, good morning: