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November 4th, 2025
BVIEC opens its doors for 'Watts Going On!'– A Week of Energy & Education

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is proud to announce the launch of its week of activities, entitled “BVIEC Presents: Watts Going On!”, taking place from November 10–14, 2025, under the theme “Connecting Education, Energy & Opportunity.”

October 30th, 2025
BVIEC to join CARLIEC’s restoration efforts in Jamaica

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will join other regional power companies through the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) to assist Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

October 27th, 2025
Over 250 households signed up for BVIEC's solar programme

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity (BVIEC) Step Programme, officially known as the Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP), which aims to significantly reduce electricity bills for residents in the Virgin Islands, has attracted over 250 homeowners for the implementation of solar systems.

October 10th, 2025
BVIEC’s online payment portal back online

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI—The BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) online payment portal is back online following customer requests.

October 4th, 2025
BVIEC's online payment portal offline for upgrades

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) can expect a new and improved online portal for paying their electricity bills as the online portal undergoes major upgrades.

September 15th, 2025
BVIEC makes 'no apologies' when it comes to employees' safety- Dr Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said he will never compromise the safety of the employees, even if it means keeping power off.

September 12th, 2025
BVIEC GM speaks out on disconnecting power supply of BVIHSA

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has defended the company for disconnecting health centres in 2024.

September 10th, 2025
VI has fewer power outages but customers 'less tolerant'- Dr Neil M. Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said statistics show the territory is experiencing fewer power outages; however, customers seem to be less tolerant towards power outages than before.

September 9th, 2025
BVIEC is not a 'cash cow'- Dr Neil M. Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said that the Virgin Islands’ (VI) sole electricity company is not a "cash cow" as it still operates using original rates.

September 4th, 2025
BVIEC conducts another successful live line maintenance

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has already begun benefitting from electricity works done on live lines.

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