The Virgin Islands Department of Waste Management has accelerated efforts to eliminate derelict vehicles from the territory as 2023 draws to a close. According to Director Marcus Solomon, over 700 abandoned autos have now been tagged and removed from Tortola and Virgin Gorda. The intensive clearance initiative is being conducted by local contractor KNJ General … Continued
Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull, Second District Representative, is urging the Government of the Virgin Islands to devote more resources and attention towards developing sports and recreation in the territory. He maintains the current budget allocation remains inadequate to properly foster local athletic talent. During recent budget proceedings, Turnbull acknowledged a revised $556,000 recreation facility expenditure, … Continued
Honourable Myron Walwyn, Sixth District Representative, recently voiced scepticism on 2024 budget expectations for VI financial services amidst looming overseas threats. Noting anticipation of a $206 million industry revenue, he warned against complacency. Referencing underwhelming mid-year fiscal updates on sector performance, Walwyn said he has been left with concerns. Walwyn further highlighted pending public beneficial … Continued
68 Preference Shareholders are said to receive Dividend cheques from Tortola Pier Park Ltd. (“TPPL”) starting this week. The payment of 2022 dividends have been approved by the TPPL Board in the amount of US$511,232.00, with the largest Investor which is BVI Social Security Board receiving US$442,500.00. Payments are ready for collection from today Thursday, … Continued
The Bregado Flax Educational Centre – Secondary Division Senior Team and the St. Georges Secondary School Junior Team are the winners of the 2023 Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament. The top three students for the Senior Secondary Division were Alexis Ganigan from the Bregado Flax Educational Centre winning 1st; Zevieh Abraham from the Elmore Stoutt High … Continued
Acting Postmaster General Mrs. Iris Romney has announced the release of the commemorative stamp collection of the Coronation of King Charles III on 6th May, 2023. This collection was launched today 19th December, 2023. The 20 cent stamp depicts London, England, UK, on 6th May, 2023. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are seen … Continued
Representative for the Sixth District Honourable Myron Walwyn says the government continues to neglect small and medium-sized businesses across the territory with the most recent example shown in the allocation of funds for the National Business Bureau in the 2024 Budget. Walwyn said he was happy to hear the announcement by the Premier and Minister … Continued
The Director of the Department of Waste Management Mr. Marcus Solomon says he has seen significant improvement in the management of the waste at the Pockwood Pond Landfill since taking the position five months ago. Solomon said while there will be the occasional smoke observed in hotspot areas on top of the hill at the landfill … Continued
Honourable Julian Fraser, Third District Representative, remains unconvinced that the government’s plan to acquire Joes Hill Manor Estate will effectively aid first-time Virgin Islands homebuyers. He contends they still face being priced out without major subsidies from the government. Fraser noted that the original pitch for Joe’s Hill development promised affordable properties for new owners. … Continued
The RATED Programme is facing renewed criticism over chronically late payments to participants. Second District Representative the Honourable Melvin Turnbull is leading calls for reforms to the government-run short-term job program. Launched to aid unemployed residents, the RATED Programme has been plagued by fiscal mismanagement according to Turnbull, leaving participants without payment months after delivering … Continued
