Some $2.4 million has been allocated to Ministry of Social Development to address many of the socioeconomic needs that have been plaguing the territory. Minister responsible Hon. Marlon Penn made the disclosure during a recent House of Assembly sitting. Penn revealed that the $2.4 million allocation is a huge increase from the approximately $500,000 that … Continued
Former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn and Assistant Secretary within the Ministry of Education responsible for Projects Ms. Lorna Stevens appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday January 12th, 2022. Both are charged with breach of trust in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Perimeter Wall Project and were previously granted bail in the … Continued
Ms. Shavon Henley was appointed to act as Director of Human Resources effective January 1 until June 2023. Ms. Henley’s term as Acting Director immediately follows the end of Deputy Director Ms. Kaisa Penn’s acting appointment, following the decision to have two officers serve in the post in the absence of the Director Mrs. Michelle … Continued
Former Attorney General of the United States Virgin Islands Denise George is urging the Albert Bryan Administration to continue in pursuit of legal action against JPMorgan Chase, after a case she filed against the financial services giant without due process recently cost her her job. George had accused JPMorgan CHase of facilitating abuses against women … Continued
On the heels of a reported uptick of seismic activity in close proximity of the Territory, the Department of Disaster Management is reminding residents of the Virgin Islands to #BeReady for Earthquakes throughout the year as the Virgin Islands is a seismically active area. In a recent statement, Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn explained … Continued
A loan amount of approximately $100 million is believed to be enough to provide the BVI with a first class infrastructure that it rightfully deserves. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Hon. Kye Rymer made the declaration recently in the House of Assembly. He said the time has come where the BVI has … Continued
After a 5-year absence, the BDO Limited Primary and Secondary Schools Football League has made a return with games to commence from January through March 2023. To officially launch the recommencement of the league, participating schools gathered in the area of Waterfront Drive on Tortola at around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday and marched throughout surrounding … Continued
Dawn Crabbe Herbert of Autland Heavy Equipment Limited has aired her views of some necessary developments which need to take place beyond infrastructure to best position the Territory’s youth to lead a life of excellence. Herbert spoke at the Opening Ceremony of the Elmore Stoutt High School, and made sure that the Territory’s administrative leaders … Continued
Several primary school projects are making steady progress as infrastructural works continue across the territory. Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro provided a most recent update on the projects on Friday. On the sister island of Jost Van Dyke, she said the multipurpose educational facility is currently four months into its construction phase. “The … Continued
The disregard of some residents on Anegada as it relates to the proper dumping of garbage at the dumpsite on the sister island continues to anger a number of residents. More in this report.
