BVI Strong Flotilla

12/08/2025

Stay informed!

TROPICAL UPDATE FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

Issued: August 12th, 2025 at 6:30am

📍 Where is Erin now?
Tropical Storm Erin is about 3,200 km (2,000 miles) east of the BVI, moving west to west-northwest. It is expected to strengthen over the next few days. We are NOT under any watches or warnings at this time.

⚠️ Worst-case:
Erin comes farther west before turning north, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, and rough seas to the Territory.
✅ Best-case :
Erin turns north well before reaching the Caribbean — we would only see larger swells, rip currents, and maybe a few gusty showers.

🌊 If Erin comes closer, we could see:

Dangerous surf and rip currents

Strong gusty winds

Heavy rain and flash flooding

Transport delays (ferry/air)

📝 What to do now:

Follow official updates from BVIDDM and the National Hurricane Center.

Secure loose items

Check your emergency supplies.

Know your nearest shelter.

Visitors: keep travel plans flexible.

📢 Key message: Erin is far away, but storms can change direction. Stay informed, stay ready, and stay safe.



For more weather information, visit the Department of Disaster Management WeatherStem Station on the provided link: http://bvi.weatherstem.com/tortola

Disclaimer: The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is not a Meteorological Office. The information shared by the department is collected from several professional sources contracted by the department. This information should serve as a guide for anyone interested in local weather conditions. DDM or the Government of the Virgin Islands cannot be held responsible by anyone who uses this information as legal evidence or to justify any decision that results in loss of finances, property, or life

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🦞🌴 Get your taste buds ready 🦞 𝗔𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 is almost here!

📅 November 28th – 30th, 2025

Three days of mouthwatering lobster dishes, island vibes, live entertainment, and unforgettable fun in the sun! 🌞🍹

Come with your festival crew and start planning your trip — you won’t want to miss this years celebration! 🎉

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19/08/2024

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🕊 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗗𝗘'𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗕𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗬, 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗩𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗬𝗞𝗘 🕊

𝗚𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱, the beloved proprietor of Gertrude's Beach Bar - Jost Van D**e, British Virgin Islands, was a beacon of warmth and hospitality. For decades, her beachfront establishment wasn't just a bar, it was 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝘂𝗯 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆. Gertrude's gentle smile and generous spirit turned a simple stop for a drink into an unforgettable experience.

Known for her "𝙥𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣" drinks policy, Gertrude trusted her patrons, fostering a sense of camaraderie that perfectly matched the laid-back vibe of the island. 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗿, 𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘆, 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻. Gertrude herself was the heart of this paradise, embodying the island's rich culture and traditions with her authenticity and kindness.

Beyond her business, 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝘆𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. She supported local initiatives, always extending a hand to those in need. 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 she forged with people from all walks of life.

She leaves behind a loving family, including her son 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱, a member of the 𝗕𝗩𝗜 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 & 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 and a tourism entrepreneur in his own right.

𝗚𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 will be remembered not just as the owner of a beach bar but as 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆, 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿. Her memory will forever linger in the warm breeze that sweeps across the White Bay shores, reminding us of the simple joys of life and the power of genuine human connection.

🌴 𝙎𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙂𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙙𝙚 🌴

19/08/2024

Please pray for our Island family 🙏😥

Good day beautiful family and friends of Mama Gertrude of Gertrudes Beach Bar. It is with sad news that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother, sister, aunt, granny, friend. Please, we are asking if you have any memories or pictures of mama Gertrude to please flood her timeline at this moment. Thank you. May the memories of her passionate love remain in our heart forever