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October 29th, 2017
BVIEC has restored one-third of power throughout territory- Premier Smith

WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - "We now have 15 to 20 percent of customers on Tortola with power with 50 percent on Virgin Gorda and 80 percent on Anegada."

October 24th, 2017
'Money, manpower & materials will say when power is restored'- Leroy A. E. Abraham

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has been working tirelessly to restore power throughout the territory following Hurricane Irma, it is unclear when full power will be restored.

October 23rd, 2017
Overseas linemen feeling the VI love & appreciation

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the passage of the monstrous Category 5 Hurricane Irma that left no stone unturned and the territory in a state of total darkness, 44 linemen from seven different countries arrived to assist the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) with power restoration.

September 30th, 2017
‘Time frame for Power in all areas can't be given'- Leroy A. E. Abraham

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) continue to work almost around the clock to restore electricity to homes, and businesses following Category 5 Hurricane Irma that destroyed the Virgin Islands (VI) leaving the entire Territory without power supply, the public has a long wait.

September 27th, 2017
Caribbean countries arrive to help VI restore electricity

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Teams of electrical workers and electrical engineers have arrived some three days ago to help the Virgin Islands (VI) restore electricity to all parts of the country following Category 5 Hurricane Irma that left all Islands in the VI (Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost van Dyke) and many of the Cays without power from September 6, 2017.

June 6th, 2017
It’s all in the signage: Henry W. Smith Power Station signage on display

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- It was on May 4, 2017 in a public ceremony that the state-owned BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) renamed its Pockwood Pond Power Station to honour a long time employee.

March 24th, 2015
Works Minister goes @ length to assure 'Govt deserves a clap'

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) yesterday March 23, 2015 delivered a campaign style address to the workers of the BVI Electricity Corporation and other officials on the launch of Phase 5 development programme, extolling the efforts of the Government and urging the audience to clap at the achievements.

February 9th, 2015
BVI Electricity Corporation seeking $35M Loan for expansion!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is seeking a loan of $35 Million US to expand its Development Programme.

April 12th, 2014
BVIEC is UMi Battle of the Corps champ

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last evening the frontage of UMi’s Fashion was nothing but full of life, energy, excitement and a great show as BVI Electricity Corporation and Social Security Board (SSB) battled for the long sought-after title of UMi Battle of the Corps Champion.

November 21st, 2013
With who does the ‘buck’ really stops with on BVIEC matters?!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposite sides of the House of Assembly have different opinions as to where “the buck” stops as it relates to matters of decision making at the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC). This was heard during the debate on the appointment of Mr Ron R. Potter as the new Chairman of the BVIEC Board.

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