Tortola, British Virgin Islands, October 18th, 2013 (DDM) - The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is widening the scope of its effort to create more disaster resilient communities in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands is once again pleased to join in the observance of International Day for Disaster Reduction. We have consistently used the observance of this day to promote issues relevant to the chosen theme and this year is no different.
Tortola, British Virgin Islands, October 13th, 2013 (DDM) - His Excellency Governor Boyd McCleary is urging that greater consideration be given to persons in the Territory who are affected by physical or mental disabilities.
The Governor’s comments come in a message delivered on the occasion of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction which is observed worldwide on October 13, under the theme Living with Disability and Disasters.