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Planned Power Outage to Affect Parts of Tortola on Wednesday
Residents in several communities on Tortola are set to experience a scheduled power outage on Wednesday, February 5, as the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) undertakes maintenance on its high-voltage system.
The affected areas include Josiah’s Bay, Hope Hill, and Nottingham Estate. The outage is expected to last from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., according to a notice issued by the BVIEC. Officials said the temporary disruption is necessary to ensure the reliability and safety of the electrical grid.