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02 Sep

Youth Focus on Climate Resilience in DDM Summer Programme

Five secondary students have learned to apply their scientific understanding in the Virgin Islands as part of the Department of Disaster Management’s summer programme. More ...
19 Aug

Virgin Islands Should Remain Vigilant After Hurricane Erin

Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn has said that Hurricane Erin’s close pass is a reminder that the busiest period of the Atlantic Hurricane Season More ...
10 Jul

Public Urged to Prepare for Possible Storms and Hurricanes

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been off to a slow start, which presents an opportunity for residents to prepare for the possibility of rapidly More ...
06 Jun

New Land-Based Emergency Shelter List Available

Residents and visitors of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to review the updated 2025 Land-based Emergency Shelter List, now available online at bvi.gov.vg and www.bviddm.com More ...
03 Jun

Marine Rescue Exercise Set for June 5

Marine first responders from across the Virgin Islands will participate in a rescue simulation exercise in Road Harbour on Thursday, June 5. The Department of More ...
10 Apr

Regional Disaster Management Leaders Meet in Turks and Caicos

Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn attended the 16th CDEMA Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting in the Turks and Caicos Islands, alongside other regional disaster More ...
07 Apr

Forecasters Predict Above Average Activity For 2025 Hurricane Season

The DDM urges early preparation for the 2025 hurricane season, which is expected to be above average with 17 named storms. Residents are advised to More ...
25 Mar

Nearly 7,000 In VI Join Tsunami Exercise

The 16th Territory-wide earthquake and tsunami exercise, held on March 20, was one of the largest national exercises in the Virgin Islands, with 6,854 participants More ...
17 Mar

Virgin Islands To Join Caribbean Tsunami Exercise March 20

The Virgin Islands will participate in the Caribe Wave earthquake and tsunami response exercise on March 20, simulating an earthquake off Jamaica’s coast triggering a More ...
12 Feb

DDM Calls Weekend Tsunami Advisory A Lesson For VI

Director of Disaster Management Mr. Jasen Penn commended the Virgin Islands' response to the tsunami advisory issued on February 8, following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake More ...
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