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Temporary Road Closure
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) wishes to inform he public that the Fish Bay public road is closed temporarily today, September 7, 2024, due to an oil spill on the road.
Probe launched into circumstances surrounding death of Revovion A. Sprauve
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called the death of Mr Revovion A. Sprauve aka 'Bucky' over the weekend as hurtful.
UPDATE: No internet; Staff without water & electricity forced BVITB closure- Source
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- A senior source, speaking to our News Centre on condition of anonymity, has revealed different reasons why the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB&FC) headquarters in Port Purcell remained closed today, August 15, 2024.
Gov't offices to close tomorrow except essential services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All government offices will be physically closed tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, except essential services, due to Tropical Storm Ernesto.
Airports among closures today due to TS Ernesto
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The three airports in the Virgin Islands will be closed later today, August 13, 2024, as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches the Virgin Islands (VI).
JvD Ferry Terminal closed to international clearance of vessels
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Technical challenges have forced the temporary closure of the Jost van Dyke Ferry Terminal to international clearance from today, Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
UPDATE: Airport reopens; Some banks to open @ noon
BEEF ISLAND, Tortola, VI- The Terrance VB. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island has resumed operations, following the suspension of operations due to inclement weather this morning, May 8, 2024.
All public schools closed today, May 8, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the adverse weather conditions experienced yesterday, May 7, 2024, and the forecasted continuation of torrential rains today, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the Ministry of Education has made the decision to close all public schools in the territory.
Stench of sewage forces closure of EE Police Station ‘until further notice’
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has informed the public that the East End Police Station will be closed from today, Friday, April 19, 2024, until further notice.
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.