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JvD without power as ‘temporary’ generator malfunctions
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Residents of Jost van Dyke (JvD) have been without electricity since yesterday afternoon, October 29, 2023, due to an issue with the temporary generator on that island.
Baughers Bay, Fish Bay & Kingston without power due to downed utility pole
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A fallen utility pole in the vicinity of CSY Dock and Water & Sewerage Department (W&SD) has resulted in Baughers Bay, Fish Bay and Kingston being without power this morning, Thursday, October 26, 2023.
JvD reportedly facing blackout over issue with undersea power cable
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Information coming into our news center is that residents of Jost van Dyke have reportedly been facing power challenges today, September 18, 2023, as a result of issues with an undersea cable supplying the sister island with electricity from the power grid.
Accident knocks out power from Ridge Road & Josiah's Bay– BVIEC
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI – Residents and businesses in the Ridge Road and Josiah's Bay area of Tortola were today September 14, 2023, left without power after what is believed to be a hymac, hit down a power pole at around midday.
Power temporarily cut in parts of West End due to boat mishap
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Parts of West End Tortola are currently without power after a boat has inadvertently hooked onto some lines, causing damage to the infrastructure officials from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) have informed.
August Tuesday: Residents wake up to no power!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands (VI) celebrates the emancipation season on the August Tuesday holiday, residents today, August 8, 2023, woke up to no electricity.
Issues with BVIEC generators blamed for recent power outages & load shedding
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- General Manager at the BVI Electricity Corporation Dr Neil M. Smith has said one of the largest generators at the plant is being overhauled while another has been experiencing issues with its “governor” that has to be rectified by specialists from the manufacturers.
Power off again in many areas on Tortola
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Many areas on Tortola are currently without power today, July 17, 2023.
No more emergency generators, time for better electricity in VI – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called for a more reliable supply of electricity in the VI, more so, that the need for emergency generators become necessary only for essential services.
'Light the place up! People should not walk in fear'- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said with some people feeling concerned about their safety and property in public places, there should be an effort to have more streetlights in place.
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