The Royal Navy ship HMS Trent recently visited the territory to support restoration efforts following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto. The ship’s captain hosted Governor Daniel Pruce and Premier Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley while docked. The crew also met with the BVI Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and representatives from frontline services like health … Continued
The Caribbean region is bracing for continued heat stress and an elevated number of heatwave days through the peak of the hurricane season, according to a recent outlook from the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF). CariCOF’s Heat Outlook for August 2024 to January 2025 predicts that August to October — the height of the Caribbean … Continued
Miss BVI 2024, Adacia Adonis, secured an impressive fourth-place finish at the recent Miss Jaycees Queen Show. The announcement was made by the official Miss British Virgin Islands page after receiving the official results from the event. Competing against 11 other contestants, Adonis came just short of a royal placement. The Miss British Virgin Islands … Continued
As the Atlantic hurricane season intensifies, young residents of the British Virgin Islanders recently had a chance to reflect on past storms and share their anxieties about future threats. In a recent interview conducted by student reporter Recado Palmer, two local youths Summer Dunkley and Jayrone Daniel discussed their experiences and perspectives on hurricane preparedness. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ recovery from Tropical Storm Ernesto continues, with the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) expanding its efforts to restore power across the territory. As of Friday, BVIEC reported ongoing work in several additional areas on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Crews are actively working to restore connections in Leverick Bay, Red Bay, Long Trench, … Continued
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and several other African countries a public health emergency of international concern. WHO Director-General Tedros made the declaration following advice from an emergency committee of independent experts. The decision marks the second time in two years that … Continued
Recovery efforts continue following Tropical Storm Ernesto’s destructive passage, with significant progress made in restoring electricity to affected areas. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) reported Thursday that power has been restored to several key areas across Tortola and Virgin Gorda. These include Pockwood Pond to McNamara, Lower Estate, Huntum’s Ghut, Horse Path, the entirety of … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) awoke to a scene of widespread damage on Wednesday morning after Tropical Storm Ernesto swept through the territory overnight. The storm, which brought hurricane-like conditions, battered the territory for over 12 hours, beginning around 8 PM on Tuesday, August 13th. Residents endured a night of heavy rainfall and powerful winds … Continued
Welcome to 284 Media’s live coverage of Tropical Storm Ernesto. This article will provide real-time updates on the storm’s development. As well as important advisories issued for the Territory. We’ll be closely monitoring advisories from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and Department of Disaster Management (DDM), and updating this article with the latest information. 4:20 … Continued
LIAT 2020, the revived version of the iconic Caribbean airline, launched its inaugural flight on August 6, marking a new era in regional aviation. The flight departed from V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua at 11:30 a.m., bound for St. Lucia, carrying dignitaries and media representatives. Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, speaking … Continued
