A three-stage strategy has been announced by the Department of Waste Management to tackle waste in the Virgin Islands. Acting Manager Mr. Neville Allen said at a recent District One community meeting that the department will seek to implement the action plan which has a short-term, mid-term and a long-term plan for tackling the Territory’s … Continued
Chief Executive Officer at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Mr. Guy Lester Malone has reiterated the commission’s commitment to a positive creating digital environment that has zero tolerance for any form of harassment or abuse. Mr. Malone said it is important for everyone to stand against cyberbullying and help promote a culture of kindness, empathy … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has said he will not be welcoming any unnecessary disruptions during the Fifth House of Assembly by members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition who have already predicted that motions of No Confidence will be forthcoming during the Government’s term in office. Premier Wheatley said while he welcomes opposing views … Continued
Local sports journalist and former national athlete Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway has once again created history for the BVI after becoming the first athlete from the territory to be inducted into the Pasadena City College (PCC) Hall of Fame. Greenaway was inducted along with his 1978 track and field team for their achievements back in … Continued
Tourist Board Pillars and TCP Sandflies opened the 2023 Terrance “Chino” Chinnery Industrial Softball League with victories. Playing game 1 against Republic Bank Blue Thunders on Wednesday, May 10, the Tourist Board Pillars eased to victory, earning 12 runs to Republic’s 0. For the Tourist Board, Selwyn Dawson went 2 from 3 with a homerun, … Continued
United Kingdom (UK) members of Parliament are urging the UK Government to do more for Overseas Territories to assist them in their development plans especially those within the tourism industry. Member of Parliament (MP) Alicia Kearns made the plea during a recent debate in the House of Commons as members discussed a motion entitled “Future of … Continued
An 18-year-old high school student has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. He is Brandon Benjamin of Belle Vue, Tortola and was apprehended by members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s Armed Response Team. In a statement provided to the media on Thursday, May 11, the police … Continued
Conservative United Kingdom Member of Parliament (MP) Alicia Kearns is calling on all Overseas Territories to fully support the LGBTQ+ community and to move in the direction of legalising same-sex marriage. MP Kearns was speaking in the House of Commons during a debate entitled “Future of Overseas Territories” at the time of making the appeal … Continued
Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom (UK) Government have taken the stern position that Overseas Territories (OTs) should be at the helm of the decision-making process when it comes to deciding on self-determination. The views were shared during a debate in the House of Commons on Thursday, May 11, as members discussed a motion … Continued
The Vector Control Unit in the Environmental Health Division is visiting schools this week as part of Mosquito Awareness activities. Deputy Chief Environmental Health Officer Ms. Henrietta Alexander said officers from the division will be doing a hunt in the schools to teach the children how to search out and destroy mosquito breeding sites. Ms. … Continued
