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September 10th, 2019
'Our People'

Thomas C. Famous

There has, unfortunately, always been a certain element in Bermuda that has constantly attempted to tell us that we are not a part of the Caribbean and as such, we should have nothing to do with "those people".

September 7th, 2019
UPDATE: ‘Disturbance 1’ now 60% chance of tropical development

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is reporting that one of three new disturbances in the Atlantic Region continues to show serious signs of development as it moves west towards the Lesser Antilles.

September 6th, 2019
VI commits $100K to Bahamas hurricane recovery

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As neighbouring Bahamas continues to come to grips with the magnitude of the devastation caused by Category 5 storm, Hurricane Dorian, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has pledged $100,000 towards their rebuilding efforts on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands.

September 6th, 2019
Jaleel F. Cameron launches ‘Coins for Kids’ for Bahamas

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Five-gallon water bottles are being placed at schools across the territory in the hope that each will be filled with coins and even dollar notes if possible. This is a project undertaken by Jaleel F. Cameron to assist children affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.

September 5th, 2019
RTW Group sets fundraiser for hurricane ravaged Bahamas

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands responds with humanitarian efforts following the devastation of parts of the Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian, Road Town Wholesale Group of Companies has announced that starting Friday, September 6, 2019, RiteWay Food Markets, Fine Foods and Cash and Carry locations across the Virgin Islands (VI) will launch a territory-wide campaign, that will give customers an opportunity to support the residents of the Bahamas through donations at store checkout counters.

September 4th, 2019
Rotary aims to raise in excess of $50k from Bahamas relief telethon

WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- When the three rotary clubs in the Virgin Islands, in collaboration with their youth clubs across the territory, open up the phone lines to take donations for hurricane ravaged Bahamas, they will be doing so with at least $15,000 already in hand.

September 4th, 2019
Death toll in Bahamas rises to 7

NASSAU, Bahamas- At least 7 people were killed when Dorian battered the Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane and dozens are still being rescued from floodwaters.

September 3rd, 2019
VI Officers off to assist hurricane ravaged Bahamas

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following statements from Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) that the Virgin Islands (VI) is committed to helping with the recovery of ‘Dorian Battered’ Bahamas, two public officers from the territory are heading to the island to offer assistance.

September 2nd, 2019
Rotary Clubs BVI hosting Bahamas relief telethon

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following an emergency meeting held today to coordinate a response for disaster victims in the Bahamas, the Rotary Family of the BVI will be launching a major fundraising effort to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. This will include a live telethon to be held on Tuesday, 10th September 2019.

September 2nd, 2019
Some private sector employees forced to work during Dorian – Hon Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser (RA) has lashed out at some sections of the Private Sector for 'forcing' employees to work even as Hurricane Dorian was forecasted to make landfall on sections on the territory last Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

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