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TB Lettsome International Airport to Reopen at 4:45 PM Today
The BVI Airports Authority has announced that the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport will reopen today, 14 August, at 4:45 PM, following the all-clear signal issued after the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto. The announcement comes from the Authority’s Managing Director, Mr Kurt Menal, who also confirmed that the airports on Virgin Gorda and Anegada will resume operations tomorrow, 15 August, at 8:00 AM.
Mr Menal emphasised that the decision to reopen was made only after it was deemed safe for the public. “The decision to reopen the airports was made after the all-clear was given for the Territory following the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto and it was determined safe to do so,” Mr Menal stated.
The reopening of the airports marks a critical step in resuming normal operations in the Virgin Islands, as residents and visitors look to resume their travel plans post-storm. Travellers are urged to contact their respective airlines for any concerns regarding their flight schedules.
The BVI Airports Authority expressed gratitude to the travelling public for their patience during this period. “Safety is our #1 Priority,” the Authority reiterated, thanking the community for its cooperation as they worked to ensure a safe reopening of the airports.
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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
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