At-Large candidate Dr. Kedrick Pickering as well as Eighth District candidate Allen Wheatley are both of the opinion that a nutritional programme is needed within schools across the territory. Pickering, who will be contesting the upcoming general election under the National Democratic Party (NDP) made the statement at a public meeting at the Stickett in … Continued
MONEY MATTERS BVI (MMBVI), the financial literacy education program at the BVI Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”), will again take the lead in the British Virgin Islands’ celebration of GLOBAL MONEY WEEK 2023. GLOBAL MONEY WEEK (GMW), which is organised by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, International Network on Financial Education (OECD/INFE), is … Continued
In an official announcement today Sunday March 19th, hours before their scheduled launch. The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement has announced that Paul A. Hewlett has withdrawn from the race and a new candidate will vie for the seat in the fourth district. The statement read, “The Progressive Virgin Islands Movement advises the voters and resident … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is informing both political parties and the general public that during the election period the respective political parties will not be required to seek noise permits or exemptions. The RVIPF gave the confirmation in a media release on Friday, stating that provisions are made within the Noise Control & … Continued
A game high 23 points from local basketball rising star D’Moi Hodge led his Missouri Tigers to an 11-point victory in the opening round of the NCAA tournament against Utah State Aggies. D’Moi’s Tigers led at the end of each half 35-31, 41-34 to win the game 76-65. His 23 points included five 3-pointers and … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has claimed that his government is “pushing hard” to have several sewerage related contracts signed in the coming weeks. This comes as the territory is gearing up for a General Election, about 5 weeks away. And, as Wheatley acknowledges that across the Territory sewerage is believed to be used … Continued
Less talk, More Action. Those were the sentiments of 9th District Representative Hon. Vincent Wheatley as he discussed Virgin Island’s Party’s vision for the 9th District, following a term which he admitted failed to attend to some key issues. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES When prompted by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley to highlight his work as … Continued
While acknowledging the “very poor condition” of roads in the 7th and 8th Districts, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed his government’s intention to sign contracts for road works in the coming weeks. This, with just about 5 weeks left before the April 24 General Election. The timeline for execution of roadworks, he noted, … Continued
Seventh District independent candidate Perline Scatliffe-Leonard says her performance locally, regionally and internationally while representing the territory in a professional capacity speaks volume on her ability to represent the people of the territory as a politician. Scatliffe-Leonard’s statement follows recent criticism from some residents who she said questioned her ability to run as a politician … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe, is one of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement At-Large candidates in the upcoming general elections. Moses-Scatliffe served a House Speaker from 2011-2019. Moses-Scatliffe brings the Movements total candidates thus far to 8 including, Territorial At-Large candidates Ronnie W Skelton, Shaina Smith-Archer and Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather. District … Continued
