Electricity was restored to residents in the north of Abaco in the area of Coopers Town for the first time since Category 5 Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas in early September.

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has scheduled a meeting with executives from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and BVI Cable TV to listen to their concerns regarding pole sharing.

Good morning, Tropical Storm Karen is behind us and I thank God that we are all safe.  I thank my Acting Permanent Secretary Mr. Jeremy Hodge in the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities and the staff for their hard work and dedication.

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report to this Honourable House on the progress of my ministerial portfolio since I took office.

I wish to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Ministry for Transportation, Works and Utilities, and the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), to apologize to all residents who were affected in some way by this morning’s power outage.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye Rymer recently visited the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Power Plant at Pockwood Pond.

Workers at the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) were treated to an appreciation luncheon and ceremony for a job well done during the restoration of power after Hurricane Irma in September last year.

Sabía usted que la Corporación de Electricidad de las Islas Vírgenes está promoviendo una campaña  que tiene por nombre “Conéctelo Correcto”.

Deputy General Manager for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Mr. Henry Creque is reminding the public to practice the safe usage of generators and ‘Hook It Up Right’.

General Manager for the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Mr. Leroy A.E. Abraham has disclosed that three new feeders have been restored on the electricity grid as restoration efforts continue.