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Irma still a category 3 hurricane
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) announced today, September 1, 2017 that the Virgin Islands should ‘intensify preparations’ as Irma is now a category 3 Hurricane and is expected to get stronger as it approaches the territory and other neighbouring islands.
Tropical Storm Irma strengthens as it approaches the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) announced today, August 30, 2017 that Tropical storm Irma is forming in the western Atlantic and as a result it may affect the Virgin Islands (VI) as it continues to strengthen.
Another tropical wave approaching the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands is expected to experience more showers as another tropical wave will affect the territory from today, Monday August 28, 2017.
TS Harvey poses no threat to territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - According to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Tropical Storm Harvey will affect other Caribbean countries, however, the Virgin Islands can breathe a sigh of relief as Tropical Storm Harvey will pass to the south of the territory during the next 24 hours.
Another tropical wave approaching as VI reels from flash floods
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the Territory still reeling from a tropical wave on August 7, 2017 that saw flash floods wreaking havoc especially on Tortola, another tropical wave is heading our way and is expected to impact the Virgin Islands around Monday, August 14, 2017.
Government offices & most businesses open today August 10, 2017
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands (VI) is recouping from the August 7, 2017 flash flood that caused severe losses and damages to infrastructure and property especially on the main Island of Tortola, all Government services and some businesses have now been opened today August 10, 2017.
2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season starts today June 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts today June 1, 2016 and ends on November 30, 2016.
'Insurance is not just a bank loan requirement’ – Evan T. Inniss-Springer
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Deputy Director of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) Evan T. Inniss-Springer is of the view that many persons have a wrong perception as to what insurance is and the faster they get it right the better.
DDM signs partnership agreement with BVIAA & IABVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was a signature event this morning June 25, 2015 for the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) as it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) and the Insurance Associations of the BVI (IABVI).
Magistrate's Court staff & prisoners left behind in Tsunami drill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Department of Disaster Management today March 25, 2015 carried out its National Earthquake/Tsunami Simulation Exercise: Carib Wave/LANTEX 2015 to assess the readiness of the territory in the eventuality of such disasters happening.
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