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National Emergency Operations Centre Gives BVI All Clear

Friday, 28 August 2015 - 8:15am

The National Emergency Operations Centre is advising residents of the British Virgin Islands that the Acting Governor, Mrs. V. Inez Archibald, CBE in consultation with the Director of the National Emergency Operations Centre, Ms. Sharleen DaBreo is satisfied that the immediate threat posed by Tropical Storm Erika to the Territory is over.

Financial Services Essay Competition Targets Youth

Wednesday, 26 August 2015 - 3:15pm

Youth in the Territory are invited to participate in an essay competition and share their views on the future of the financial services industry and the role of young people in preparing to advance this sector.

East End Long Look Fire Station Reopens

Wednesday, 26 August 2015 - 12:30pm

The East End/Long Look Fire Station is back in operation after being closed for about three years.

Inland Revenue Department Launches Rebranding Campaign

Monday, 24 August 2015 - 9:45am

The Inland Revenue Department is preparing to launch a comprehensive rebranding campaign in its ongoing efforts to educate the British Virgin Islands community about the services offered by the department. This campaign is scheduled to begin September 1 until December 18.

Midyear Tourism Figures Signal Positive Industry Growth

Monday, 24 August 2015 - 9:45am

The British Virgin Islands has seen an increase in the number of visitors to the Territory this year, with initial tourism figures up by three percent over last year, signaling positive growth in the industry.

Youth Encouraged To Register For Apprenticeship Programme

Friday, 21 August 2015 - 5:30pm

Virgin Islands’ youth are encouraged to register and join the Ministry of Education and Culture and H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s joint Technical/Vocational Education and Training Apprenticeship Programme (TVET) for Fall 2015.          

Fire And Rescue Team Encourages Fire Safety In The Community

Thursday, 20 August 2015 - 5:00pm

The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services Department is encouraging the community to take appropriate measures in protecting their homes and buildings from structural fires. 

Premier Smith Away; Hon. Skelton Is Acting Premier

Thursday, 20 August 2015 - 3:00pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising that Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, is currently away from the Territory until August 25.

Danny Becomes First Hurricane For 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Thursday, 20 August 2015 - 12:30pm

At 11:00 a.m., the centre of Hurricane Danny was located near latitude 12.5 degrees north, longitude 44.8 degrees west. Danny is moving toward the west near 12 miles per hour (mph). Movement is to the West North-West and is expected to continue for a couple of days.

Disaster Management Monitors Progress Of Tropical Storm Danny

Thursday, 20 August 2015 - 10:00am

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is tracking the progress of Tropical Storm Danny and encouraging residents of the British Virgin Islands to engage in preparedness measures.

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