The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is urging the public to stay off the roads this morning as safety assessments are made.There has been heavy rainfall overnight, leaving major areas across the Territory flooded. The Virgin Islands has been placed under a flash flood warning due to the weather.“PUBLIC URGED TO STAY OFF THE ROADSWith heavy rainfall over the last 24-hours, flooding has occurred in low-lying areas. For the safety of work crews and motorists, the public is urged to av...

All public schools are closed across the Territory today, Monday November 11th, due to weather conditions.“Dear Parents and Community Members,Due to adverse weather conditions forecasted for today, Monday, 11th November, 2024, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has advised the closure of all public schools in the territory. This decision is to ensure the safety of our students and staff as cloudy spells with showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact the territorythroughout ...

 “King Duncan (Macbeth) said of the Thane of Cawdor: “There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face. He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust.” Then he bestowed the honour of being Thane of Cawdor on his trusted General, Macbeth, who was already Thane of Glamis. The world changed on 5th November 2024. The Americans voted on familiarity, taxes and national sovereignty. We expect they will be more aggressive about illegals driftin...

UpdateRVIPF StatementPolice responded to a report of a shooting in the Long Bush area shortly before 1pm this afternoon.Details surrounding the incident are unclear and officers are currently on the scene.More details would be provided as they become available.-End-Guavaberry Media is presently on the scene and understands that the shooting did not occur in close proximity of the school, however, the victim collapsed in front of the ESHS on Pickering Street.Police are currently on the scene.Prio...

Road Town Wholesale (RTW) has lowered the age requirement for their Senior Discount Program to 60.“We’re thrilled to lower the age requirement for our Senior Discount Program at RiteWay!” RTWAnother of their Community First initiatives, this one causing waves across the Territory, and just in time for the Christmas season.“Seniors enjoy exclusive savings on the essentials they love every day. It’s our way of giving back to those who give so much.” RTWPersons a...

One of the best ways to be ready to react quickly and safely in case of an earthquake is to regularly practise the DROP, COVER and HOLD earthquake safety response, said Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn.“Emergency responders and disaster researchers have seen that the more persons practise DROP, COVER and HOLD, the more likely they are to respond safely to an earthquake,” Mr. Penn said as the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) prepared for the annual ShakeOut earthquake...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public about a recent increase in commercial and residential burglaries across thecommunities in East End, Tortola, particularly within the Greenland and Long Look areas.In the past week alone, more than seven burglaries were reported, prompting heightened concerns and additional measures by the RVIPF to safeguard affected communities.The recent spate of break-ins, impacting both homes and businesses, underscores the need for resident...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is alerting the public to a recent increase in blackmail scams. Multiple residents have reported receiving alarming text messages demanding cryptocurrency payments, specifically bitcoin, accompanied by threats to release compromising photos or personal information if they did not comply.RVIPF strongly advises individuals who receive these messages not to respond or engage in any way. Scammers often use fear tactics to coerce people into paying, and e...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) is encouraging the safe use of pharmaceuticals as part of #MedicineSafetyWeek.#MedSafetyWeek is being observed from November 4 to 10. This year’s theme centres on the importance of using medicines in the right way to prevent side effects, and to report side effects when they do occur.Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-...

The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda is temporarily closed to all fixed-wing operations to make way for essential runway rehabilitation following recent heavy rainfalls.Officer in Charge, Ms. Diana Maduro said the closure is necessary as the heavy rains impacted operations at the airport. She has assured the public that updates will be provided on the resumption of services.The BVI Airports Authority extends apologies for any inconvenience the closure may cause and is grateful to the traveling ...