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September 28th, 2024
Most systems recovered following BVIEC cyber-attack

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said the company to date has been able to recover most of the systems compromised during the August 15, 2024, ransomware attack.

September 23rd, 2024
More street lights coming in the many dark areas on the roadways

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Since the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, many fallen poles with street lights throughout the Virgin Islands have yet to be restored.

September 19th, 2024
Electricity restored in Anegada

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Electricity has been restored in Anegada following a power outage on Tuesday evening, September 16, 2024.

September 18th, 2024
Anegada without power & water; School closed

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Residents of Anegada have reportedly been without power since last evening, Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The power outage has also affected the Claudia Creque Educational Centre, which was forced to close today.

September 17th, 2024
Premier promises to look into BVIEC’s handling of cyber-attack PR

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R9) has said he can investigate the way the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has handled its public relations following a cyber-attack on the company.

August 22nd, 2024
BVIEC expects 100% power restoration by week’s end- Dr. Smith

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) expects complete power restoration in the Virgin Islands (VI) by week’s end.

August 21st, 2024
Criminal investigation launched into BVIEC cyber-attack- Dr. Neil M. Smith

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A criminal investigation has been launched following a cyber-attack on the BVI Electricity Corporation which has left the electricity company with no choice but to shut down its systems.

August 19th, 2024
BVIEC falls victim to cyber-attack

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has confirmed that the company has been a victim of a cyber-attack that has affected its internal and external operations.

August 13th, 2024
TS Ernesto: ‘Prepare for potential outages’- BVIEC

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has been alerted to prepare for potential loss of electricity due to Tropical Storm Ernesto forecast to impact the Virgin Islands this evening, August 13, 2024.

June 22nd, 2024
BVIHSA compromising ability of power company to keep VI lights on -Dr Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation BVIEC, Dr Neil N. Smith, has called out the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and connected clinics as compromising the ability of the power company to keep lights on in the Virgin Islands (VI).

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