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Gov't offices to close tomorrow except essential services

- VI currently under Hurricane Watch & Flood Watch
All government offices will be physically closed tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, except essential services, due to Tropical Storm Ernesto. Photo: VINO/File
The latest update from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said Tropical Storm Ernesto is currently 169 miles east-southeast of Road Town, moving west-northwest at approximately 18 miles per hour. Photo: Zoom Earth
The latest update from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said Tropical Storm Ernesto is currently 169 miles east-southeast of Road Town, moving west-northwest at approximately 18 miles per hour. Photo: Zoom Earth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All government offices will be physically closed tomorrow, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, except essential services, due to Tropical Storm Ernesto.

In the circular from the Governor’s Office today, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, all departments are to activate the full Remote Working Policy. 

In order to prepare for the physical shutdown tomorrow, Senior Managers and Department Heads have been asked to allow flexibility with officers for the remainder of the day. They’ve also been advised to activate Office Contingency Plans and secure all office premises.

Ernesto to impact VI tonight into Wednesday

The latest update from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said Tropical Storm Ernesto is currently 169 miles east-southeast of Road Town, moving west-northwest at approximately 18 miles per hour. The storm has slightly intensified and is expected to pass near the Virgin Islands later tonight into tomorrow.

The circular also urges people to prioritise their safety and well-being as well as that of their families.

8 Responses to “Gov't offices to close tomorrow except essential services”

  • The importance of being Ernesto (13/08/2024, 16:31) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hi, I'm Ernesto. Your government offices ran out of liquor today. Sorry to rain on your parade. Bwah ha ha!
  • WE THOUGHT (13/08/2024, 17:42) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    THE ADMIN BUILDING WAS ALREADY
    CLOSED ???? HOPE IT DON'T SUFFER THE SAME FATE AS - THE CULTURAL CENTER OR THE OLD POST OFFICE OR PROSPECT REEF , NOT TO MENTOON THOSE LOVELY POTHOLES THAT
  • jack in the box (13/08/2024, 18:23) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    They don't do any work anyway
  • justin (13/08/2024, 18:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    my get more work done
  • Holiday (13/08/2024, 19:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So is Wed. 14 August an unpaid holiday for all BVI government workers?
  • hmm (13/08/2024, 22:31) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Funny how all the “essential”workers are all the workers on the lower end of the government’s pay scale. Hope they getting that essential worker’s pay.
  • hmm (14/08/2024, 06:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just a storm a storm not a hurricane just a storm and BVIEC cannot withstand it. A mere storm and 6am no electricity back on yet


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