Region’s Health Officials Review Response After 2017 Hurricanes

Wednesday, 30 May 2018 - 4:49pm

The impact of the 2017 hurricane season on member states of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) was reviewed at a two-day After Action Review (AAR) meeting on May 28 and 29.

UK Navy Vessel Docks In Port Miami In Preparation For 2018 Hurricane Season

Tuesday, 29 May 2018 - 11:34am

The  Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship ‘RFA MOUNTS BAY’ will be docked in Port Miami from May 22nd to May 25th, to re-embark her Royal Navy WILDCAT helicopter and Disaster Relief military force in preparation for the 2018 hurricane season officially starting June 1st.

DDM Receives New Equipment, Arise Chapter Launched In The BVI

Friday, 25 May 2018 - 4:47pm

Communications equipment was donated to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) to help strengthen the emergency telecommunications system in the Territory.

Public Reminded Of Cox Heath Fire Helplines

Wednesday, 23 May 2018 - 4:43pm

The BVI Health Services Authority has established helplines at various health centres in response to the Cox Heath Fire.

Progress Made Extinguishing Cox Heath Debris Site Fire

Wednesday, 23 May 2018 - 4:08pm

Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Mr. Zebalon McLean has confirmed that the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service (VIFRS) continue to make progress in extinguishing the fire at the Cox Heath Debris Site.

2018 Hurricane Season- Initiate A Plan And Keep Travel Documents In Order

Wednesday, 23 May 2018 - 12:07pm

Residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to initiate a plan to get ready for what may be another active hurricane season.

Ministry Of Health Receives Telecommunications Kit

Friday, 18 May 2018 - 5:11pm

Health Disaster Coordinator, Dr. Ronald Georges received a communications kit today to support efforts towards the re-establishment of the health sector’s emergency telecommunications network.

Results Of Road Town Hydrology Study Made Public

Tuesday, 15 May 2018 - 4:05pm

The Territory’s residents now have knowledge on how to secure life and property in high risk flood areas after the results of a hydrology study of Road Town was made public

BVI Businesses To Improve Contingency Planning

Monday, 14 May 2018 - 5:11pm

Owners of businesses in the British Virgin Islands are getting assistance to improve their contingency planning to better recover from future events that impact their operations.

Penn Is Vice Chair Of Intergovernmental Tsunami Programme

Monday, 14 May 2018 - 1:58pm

Emergency Communications Manager of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Mr. Jasen Penn was elected Vice Chair-person of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Tsunami Programme for the Caribbean and Adjacent Region.

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