The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has issued a strong rebuke of Governor John Rankin’s request for additional powers to implement reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (COI). In a statement, OECS Heads of Government expressed “alarming concern” over the evolving situation in the BVI and “strongly condemned” any efforts to undermine the … Continued
Efforts are underway to determine a fitting name for the newly re-constructed Jost Van Dyke Primary School. During the 2024 Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee, the committee was told by the Acting Chief Education Officer that research is underway to inform local officials in the naming process. It was also noted at the time … Continued
The tributes and condolences continue to flow following the untimely passing of the former Minister for Health and Social Development, Carvin Malone. Malone passed on Sunday, January 14 at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital after reportedly being found unresponsive. Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley described Malone’s passing as shocking … Continued
Thirteen prisoners at His Majesty’s Prison received certificates after completing an eight-week Skills of Life Programme at the Balsam Ghut facility. The Ministry of Health and Social Development said the initiative aligns with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) curricula on addressing offending behaviour and tackling crucial areas for inmates’ rehabilitation. The areas include … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ Adaejah Hodge and the United States Virgin Islands’ Michelle Smith helped their Montverde Academy college to a new high school national record in the 4×400-meter indoors relay at the VA Showcase event last weekend. Competing against Bullis School on Saturday in a final that was set to feature three teams, Montverde … Continued
The sentencing of former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering Maynard has been pushed back once again by a few weeks after a number of delays came about in the drug and money laundering trial for former premier Andrew Fahie. As was previously reported, the trial for the former premier was reset to January … Continued
Mr. Kenroy Chinnery of Jost Van Dyke has been identified as the territory’s most recent accident victim. Chinnery died yesterday Monday January 15th, 2024 after being involved in a boating incident on Jost Van Dyke. Information surrounding the circumstances of the incident are still being investigated however, eyewitness reports have confirmed that Chinnery was pulled … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking qualified persons to serve as members of the Physical Planning Appeals Tribunal. The Appeals Tribunal was established under the Physical Planning Act, 2004 and is under the portfolio of the Premier’s Office. Its purpose is that of hearing appeals under the Physical Planning Act 2004 to examine … Continued
The BVI Fire Services Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McLean has again called for serious attention to be given to the dangerous shortage of lifeguards employed to patrol the Territory’s beaches. This has been a long-standing issue in the Territory, spanning over a decade, with worrying recent statistics only adding to the seriousness of the matter. … Continued
The issue of derelict vessels continues to stir debate in the Territory. ”Where is the RDA with that? Is any progress being made or what are the challenges with that project?” These were among the questions directed to the Recovery and Development Agency regarding the removal of derelict yachts from the Territory’s waters during the … Continued
