The BVI is said to be performing very well across the majority of the sectors, and its performance is exceedingly high in the area of recovery and response.
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has signed an agreement with Virella Crespo & Associates for the design of the new National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) which will also house the offices of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM).
Students on Virgin Gorda received educational insight on how to protect themselves and their property in the event of flooding following presentations by the team of the Road Town Hydrology Study on July 11.
Several communities across the Territory will be engaged in a series of Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) to enhance their state of readiness.
Heads of local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) met with His Excellency Governor Augustus Jaspert on July 9 to address ongoing preparations for this hurricane season.
Residents of Anegada have been assured that more assistance will be provided in the planning and preparation for future disasters and recovery efforts following these events.
Acting Head of Family Children and Protective Services, Ms. Laurel Freeman is calling on parents to take precautions to safeguard their children as the Territory prepares for residual impact of hurricane Beryl.
Plans are being put in place to bring together humanitarian, military support and diplomatic work to the Territory under a joint unit coordinated by the UK Foreign Office.
The Department of Disaster Management (DM) is hosting three (3) new university level interns for the summer as a part of its annual Apprentice Programme.
