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April 13th, 2026
Public Officers sent home early because of bad weather- Deputy Gov. Archer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Public Officers in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be sent home early today, Monday, April 13, 2026, due to the inclement weather.

September 18th, 2025
False notice of school closure circulating on social media- Education Ministry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has said it is aware of a letter circulating on social media indicating that all public schools are closed today, Thursday, September 18, 2025, due to inclement weather.

November 11th, 2024
Gov't offices to open by 11:00 AM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government offices are expected to be opened by 11:00 AM today, Monday, November 11, 2024, following heavy rainfall overnight.

November 11th, 2024
Several businesses closed due to bad weather conditions

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several businesses have decided to remain closed today, Monday, November 11, 2024, due to the inclement weather that has affected the Virgin Islands, while others have opted for a late opening.

February 8th, 2024
UPDATE: Public schools resume today, Thursday

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After closing yesterday, February 7, 2024, due to inclement weather, public schools in the [British] Virgin Islands resume today, Thursday, February 8, 2024.

September 4th, 2022
Horse races scheduled for today postponed

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The horse races scheduled for today, September 4, 2022, at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, have been postponed due to inclement weather.

July 31st, 2019
Festival activities in RT cancelled this evening due to rain

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to inclement weather, the stage activities at the Prime Time Festiville in Road Town have been cancelled this evening, July 31, 2019.

October 11th, 2017
Heavy showers force early closure of Gov't offices, school

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Inclement weather continues to affect the Virgin Islands, causing flooding in low lying areas and forcing Government Offices to close early today, October 11, 2017.

November 22nd, 2016
Persons escape serious injuries in Havers accident

HAVERS, Tortola, VI- At least four persons reportedly escaped serious injuries when the vehicle they were in somehow ended up on its side at Havers, on the main island of Tortola, today, November 22, 2016.

November 1st, 2016
Public schools closed today; Flash flood watch issued for VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the inclement weather affecting the Virgin Islands, all public schools will be closed today November 1, 2016, according to an announcement from Government early this morning.

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