Fortunately, no injuries have been reported thus far, but efforts are underway to assess the full extent of the damage and ensure the safety of all affected areas.

In addition to the damage at Joe’s Hill Manor Estate, the torrential rains caused widespread flooding on the streets, with businesses on Flemming Street bearing the brunt of the floodwaters. The situation was compounded by erosion, landslides, and flash flooding on Virgin Gorda, rendering access to North Sound via Valley impassable and posing hazardous conditions for residents.

As a result of the adverse weather conditions, several banks across the region, including Bank of Asia (BVI), CIBC Caribbean, First Bank Virgin Islands, National Bank of the Virgin Islands, Popular, Republic Bank (BVI) and VP Bank (BVI), were forced to close their doors.

In a precautionary move to prioritise public safety, all public schools across the territory were closed. However, as of today, May 9, they have reopened, except for Elmore Stoutt High School, which will resume face-to-face sessions on Friday, May 10th, 2024.

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The announcement, made by Principal Vanessa Garraway, follows a precautionary closure on Wednesday, May 8th, due to forecasts of continued torrential rains.

The decision to suspend school operations was made to ensure the safety of students and staff, as heavy rainfall resulted in flooding of key school buildings, including the L-shaped and new L. Dorothy structures. With a seventy percent chance of showers persisting, authorities deemed it imperative to prioritise the well-being of the ESHS community.

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