Local News
Power Outage Disrupts Road Town and Surrounding Areas
A widespread power outage is disrupting parts of Tortola today, Saturday, March 1, after a fault at the Long Bush power station leaves several communities without electricity.
According to the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), the outage is affecting Road Town, Purcell, Horsepath, Ridge, and Baughers Bay. Engineers have been dispatched to assess the situation, and restoration efforts are underway.
BVIEC releases a brief statement apologizing for the disruption, stating, “We are working fervently to restore the power. Please accept our apologies.”
The corporation did not provide an estimated time for full restoration .
