President of the BVI Olympic Committee and BVI Commonwealth Games Association, Mr. Ephraim Penn, has added yet another prestigious accolade to his name after being elected to serve as Regional Vice President (Caribbean) of the Commonwealth Games Federation. Penn was elected at the recently conducted Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in Singapore last week. As … Continued
The Department of Waste Management is making some progress in its plight to have the incinerator back online after receiving a shipment of parts needed for the Pockwood Pond facility. Director of Waste Management, Mr. Marcus Solomon confirmed in a media release on Wednesday that his department received a shipment containing transfer arms for the … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed during the recent budget presentation that the government has allocated close to $10 million to ensure no public officer earns below the minimum living wage, which consultants found to be $23,719.80 per year in the Virgin Islands. The Premier stated that some 60% of government employees can currently … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has revealed his government’s intention to introduce a community development policy that will include the establishment of district councils across the nine electoral districts. According to Premier Wheatley, there will be 11 district councils, with Anegada and Jost Van Dyke each having their own district councils. Premier Wheatley who … Continued
The defending champions Guyana will clash with St Vincent and the Grenadines in the finals of the 2023 Peter Haycraft T20 Cricket Tournament on Sunday after both teams enjoyed victories in their respective semi-final games over the weekend. Playing at the Greenland Cricket Ground in East End on Sunday, November 19 in the first semi-final, … Continued
Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith has lauded the “Remember My Name” performing arts production that honoured ten Virgin Islands heroes as a major success. Dr. Smith said the performance made an earnest call for Virgin Islanders to reflect on the significant contributions made by the ten recently designated heroes and their altruistic efforts towards … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has announced a budget for 2024 totaling $382.67 million. Premier Wheatley provided the figures during the 2024 Budget Address at the Sixth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly. Of the total budget, he said $360.24 million is expected to come … Continued
Talk show host Damion Grange has labelled the recent decision by His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition to walk out of the House of Assembly without returning for the session, as immature. Grange made the comment while interviewing Opposition Legislator Honourable Marlon Penn with his co-hosts on the local radio programme Talking Points. While admitting to being … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has issued a report on current air quality conditions across the Virgin Islands as the territory continues to experience a heavy surge of Saharan dust. According to Air Quality Index (AQI) readings, recent dust levels are measuring higher than average. The department advises residents to take necessary health precautions, especially … Continued
Kadeem Maynard, son of the former BVI Ports Authority boss Oleanvine Maynard, was sentenced on Monday to serve 57 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to one count of conspiring with former Premier Andrew Fahie and his mother, to import cocaine into the United States. The lenient sentencing for the 32-year-old is part of … Continued
