Residents of the Greenland community are seeking answers on long-promised street lighting as population growth continues across the East End. Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer has committed to following up on the installation of street lighting in the Greenland community after residents questioned when the long-awaited infrastructure would be delivered.The assurance came during … Continued
Minister of Education Sharie de Castro says she is still awaiting documents from the Second District Representative Melvin Mitch Turnbull regarding the donation of a playground for the Ivan Dawson Primary School. Two weeks after the row that involved the police, between the Minister and Turnbull, the issue seems to be a dead one.The row … Continued
Is there oil or gold in the BVI’s waters? Talk Show host Claude Skelton Cline thinks so and he is questioning why the government is not exploring the wellness and richness that is beneath the ocean. During his ‘Honestly Speaking programme’, Skelton Cline says some 25 years ago, the BVI started exploration for oil and … Continued
Plans for a national library in Road Town were revived during Standing Finance Committee deliberations on the 2026 Budget, with lawmakers voicing support for the long-discussed project while acknowledging past delays. According to the Report on the Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee, Deputy Premier Honourable Julian Fraser questioned whether Chief Librarian Suzanne Greenway was … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has officially launched the second cohort of the BVI Care Certificate Programme, with 22 participants. Chief Nursing Officer, Ms. Jascinth Hannibal said the training focuses on strengthening standards and consistency across health and social care services in the Virgin Islands. Ms. Hannibal underscored the programme’s role in building … Continued
The Breast Cancer Awareness Club is seeking to ensure it remains a source of support for persons suffering from the disease. The Breast Cancer Awareness Club has been creating awareness in the community with a number of initiatives.Last week it held a head covering day during the observance of World Cancer Day and their efforts … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has announced plans to reinforce its existing security deposit policy starting March 9, 2026, as part of efforts to address an increase in delinquent customer accounts while maintaining financial stability. In a statement issued Monday, BVIEC said the move does not introduce new charges or fee increases but represents the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving ahead with plans to rebuild the Althea Scatliffe Primary School, with Education Minister Sharie B. deCastro describing the future campus as a new standard for education in the territory. The school was demolished after structural assessments deemed the building unsafe, and officials say the reconstruction will create … Continued
A new progress update from the Government of the Virgin Islands on the long-delayed rehabilitation of the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex (RTOAC) has reignited scrutiny over one of the territory’s most controversial ongoing public infrastructure projects, and the mounting cost to the public purse. According to the “Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex Priority Project … Continued
Motorists are being advised to expect temporary traffic changes this weekend as a section of Millionaire Road will be partially closed to accommodate a special event, according to a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Communications and Works. The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that a portion of Millionaire Road in the vicinity … Continued
