BVIEC investigating 'full cause' of early morning territory-wide power outage
A complete shutdown of all engines at the Pockwood Pond Generation Plant resulted in a territory-wide power outage, with the exception of Anegada, this morning, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Photo: BVIEC/File
BVIEC said investigations are continuing to determine the full cause of the shutdown. Photo: BVIEC
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has disclosed that a complete shutdown of all engines at Henry Wilfred Smith Power Station in Pockwood Pond resulted in a territory-wide power outage, with the exception of Anegada, this morning, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Initial investigations, according to BVIEC, have revealed a malfunction; however, investigations are "continuing to determine the full cause" of the shutdown.
"Our teams are actively working to restore power as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank customers for their patience and understanding," BVIEC stated.
Our News Centre can confirm that at the time of publication, power had been restored to several areas.
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