Year: 2013
PRESS RELEASE: 10 BVI SCHOOLS RECEIVE SAFE SCHOOL CERTIFICATION FROM DDM
Ten schools in the British Virgin Islands have received Safe School certification from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM).
Anegada Residents Benefit From Emergency Responders Training
Nine additional residents of Anegada are now certified emergency responders, having participated in the Anegada Zonal Disaster Management Team training.
Weather Forecast for the BVI – October 8, 2013
Lingering instability from the passage of a tropical wave aided by a warm southeasterly wind flow will continue to affect...
PRESS RELEASE: NO H1N1 REPORTED IN BVI BUT HEALTH OFFICIALS ENCOURAGE VIGILANCE
There are no reported cases of Influenza A H1N1, which is commonly referred to as swine flu, in the British...
PRESS RELEASE: DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT URGES CAUTION IN WASTE OIL DISPOSAL
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is urging persons and business establishments that generate waste oil to be diligent when...
PRESS RELEASE: BVI First Responders Receive Mass Casualty Management Training
More than 30 emergency first responders in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are this week improving their skills in mass...
PRESS RELEASE: BVI seismic monitoring network receives and upgrade
The seismic monitoring network in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been upgraded by the Puerto Rico Strong Motion Programme...
TWO EARTHQUAKES FELT IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
According, to information issued by the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, two earthquakes above the magnitude of 4.0 occurred in the...
PRESS RELEASE: BVI FIRE AND POLICE OFFICERS RECEIVE URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING
Six officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and the BVI Fire and Rescue Services are now better equipped...