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