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Jost Van Dyke In Darkness Due To Underwater Cable Issue
Jost Van Dyke is currently grappling with a prolonged power outage that has left frustrated residents in darkness since midnight on Sunday, September 17, due to a problem with an underwater cable.
Second District Representative Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull on Monday, September 18 confirmed that the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) deployed a team, including expert divers, to accessed the underwater cable.
In an update at around 4:30 pm Turnbull explained that the BVIEC team was travelling to the Island with a standby generator, cable and other equipment to effect temporary remedial works in the hope of having power restored before the end of today. (Hear voice note attached)
Turnbull said that he is in constant communication with the residents and officials of the BVIEC, adding that he is very concerned with the situation and empathises with residents.
He said the BVIEC has assured him and the Jost Van Dyke community that they are fully committed to resolving the outage as quickly as possible.
The power outage on the sister island has significantly inconvenienced residents, who were preparing for the start of the new work week, and equally those who commute to the Island to for work and other activities.
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull
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Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
The Governor’s Office, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, this week delivered Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) training to frontline officers in the Virgin Islands, including members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, prison officers and volunteers from Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR).
The program is designed to help first responders recognize and manage the psychological effects of traumatic incidents encountered in the course of their duties. Participants received instruction on identifying early signs of stress-related responses and providing peer support following critical events.
According to the Governor’s Office, the training forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen welfare and resilience within frontline services across the territory.
“By strengthening welfare and resilience within our front line services, we are ensuring that the people who protect us are supported themselves,” the Governor’s Office said in a statement.
Officials thanked participants for their involvement and acknowledged the trainer for leading the sessions.
Trauma Risk Management, commonly known as TRiM, is a peer-support process used in emergency services and military settings to assess and address the mental health impact of traumatic exposure.
Maya Marcellin, Teen Universe British Virgin Islands, departed the territory on Feb. 22 for Nicaragua, where she will compete in the Teen Universe International Pageant.
Marcellin left the British Virgin Islands on Sunday accompanied by family members and supporters as she begins representing the territory in the international competition. The pageant will bring together contestants from several countries to compete in preliminary events leading up to the final show.
Supporters gathered prior to her departure to offer encouragement as she travels to Nicaragua to represent the British Virgin Islands on the international stage.
Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
Maya Marcellin Departs for Teen Universe International Pageant in Nicaragua
Andrea Wilson brings Caribbean colour to the NYFW debut
