The indiscriminate dumping of garbage by persons in the community continues to be a major cause for concern, one the Health Minister Carvin Malone is hoping they can stamp out. Almost on a daily basis at different parts of the territory, large bulky items such as old refrigerators, beds, furniture and wooden pallets could be […]
Second District representative Melvin Mitch Turnbull in debating the Virgin Islands Investment Bill says the reason why the BVI is where it is today is because the people have held on to the things they own. He says it’s because of the work of local investors that own the many hotels, guest houses and villas, […]
Premier Andrew Fahie believes if the BVI wants to encourage investment in the territory the needs and concerns of investors must be addressed while balancing the interest of the territory and its people. The Premier’s comments were made in the House of Assembly as he introduced the Virgin Islands Investment Act, 2020. Premier Fahie said […]
Two major road development projects would get underway in the next few weeks. That’s according to Acting Chief Executive Officer at the Recovery and Development Agency, Anthony Mc Master, when he spoke during a recent signing ceremony.
Police are said to be conducting inquiries into a shooting incident near the Parham Town General Supply Store around 10pm Friday night that resulted in one male being injured. Police say investigations indicate that the victim was seated in his parked vehicle when he was approached and shot by a masked lone assailant. The victim’s […]
Staff at the BVI Health Services Authority, BVIHSA who have reservations about being vaccinated will now be required to test bi-weekly. The BVIHSA in a release on Friday said that in light of the recent discovery of the Delta Variant in the Territory, it has as a staff protection measure has issued a dual-strata COVID […]
Graduating classes of public secondary schools throughout the Virgin Islands can focus on career and personal finance with the assistance of local Author, Dalan Vanterpool in partnership with BDO British Virgin Islands and CTL Home Center Ltd. Copies of the book, “NO BOSS, ONLY CLIENTS: How to Build an Extraordinary Career and a Life of […]
Eleven new Constables of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Froce were sworn in by Commissioner of Police Mark Collins yesterday and three auxiliaries. The 14 new recruits will join with four serving auxiliary officers to form the fifth cohort of locally trained police officers. The four auxiliary officers will complete the training to become constables. […]
With the resumption of the East End/Long Look Sewerage Project, the works are divided into four major components. During a community meeting in the 7th District Wednesday evening, Acting Chief Infrastructural planning, Research and Development in the Works Ministry Duane Fraites while outlining the components, noted that they have encountered some speed bumps which will […]
Works Minister Kye Rymer has said the recommissioning of works for the East End Long Look Sewerage project will be undertaken in a three (3) phased approach. Minister Rymer said the project which commenced on August 11 is the beginning of the second phase, with the installation of approximately 1300 linear feet of force main […]