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March 11th, 2026
BVIEC deploys 2nd team to Jamaica with support from interCaribbean

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said it has deployed a second six-member technical team to Jamaica to assist with ongoing power restoration efforts following the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in late October 2025.

January 22nd, 2026
BVIEC 6-man crew back home after restoration mission in Jamaica

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 6-man technical team from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) deployed to Jamaica has returned home following a month of restoration works there.

December 15th, 2025
'Gumption' helping to rebuild 3 hurricane damaged homes for elderly in Jamaica

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - A Virgin Islander has embraced the true spirit of the season by generously donating his entire paycheck and Christmas bonus to help rebuild three homes in St Elizabeth, Jamaica.

November 29th, 2025
VI Environmental Health Officer joins relief efforts in JA

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland, Jamaica- Another Virgin Islander has been deployed to Jamaica to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa.

November 24th, 2025
Global reggae icon Jimmy Cliff has died

KINGSTON, Jamaica- Jamaican reggae sensation Jimmy Cliff, born James Chambers, has died at the age of 81.

November 10th, 2025
BVIEC tasked with rebuilding line for water plant & hospital in Montego Bay, Jamaica

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica- Six employees from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) are currently in Jamaica assisting with restoration efforts following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

October 31st, 2025
VI will ‘provide assistance [to Jamaica] where we are able’- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) is ready to assist Jamaica following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.

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 28th, 2025
Jamaica's Hon Consul to VI ready to act as critical liaison after Hurricane Melissa

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Mr Paul B. Dennis, KC, Jamaica's Honourary Consul to the Virgin Islands (VI), has said he will act as a critical liaison between the government of Jamaica and Jamaicans living in the Virgin Islands (VI) following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, if necessary.

October 27th, 2025
VI students in Jamaica evacuated to Cayman Islands

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that students studying in Jamaica have been safely evacuated to the Cayman Islands ahead of the expected passage of Hurricane Melissa.

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