The Virgin Islands community is being urged to be strategic in the way it analyses and assesses buildings as the Environmental Health Division seeks to bring awareness to indoor air quality issues. Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Lionel Michael said while mold is to be considered among indoor air quality concerns, other factors such as … Continued
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections has cautioned members of the public against depicting themselves and others as political candidates, when the individual in question has no true intention of contesting the April 24th General Election. “Persons who do not intend to contest the 2023 General Elections as official candidates are strongly discouraged from … Continued
USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr has come under heavy scrutiny following his public endorsement of the Virgin Islands Party’s Re-Election Campaign. Bryan recently visited the Territory and made an appearance on stage at the launch of VIP District 5 Candidate Kye Rymer’s Campaign. He described the VIP’s slate of candidates as “tough men and women” … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s national team lost their final game of the CONCACAF Nations League tournament 3-1 on Thursday, playing against Group D leaders Puerto Rico at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground. The home boys opened the scoring in the 36th minute after BVI was awarded a penalty which was converted by Tyla Forbes. … Continued
At least one major airline is set to commence regional flights to and from the BVI from August 2023. This was confirmed by the Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal in a recent interview with 284Media. While not being able to disclose the name of the airline at the time, Mr. … Continued
Former Director of Tourism Allen O’Neal believes that the National Democratic Party Administration had good intentions with the failed $7.2 million BVI Airways initiative. O’Neal who will be contesting the upcoming general election as an At-Large candidate under the NDP said during a recent campaign launch, that having a local airline in the territory would … Continued
The RVIPF has confirmed a lone boating accident which took place just before midnight last night March 22nd, 2023 off Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke. The statement by officials said, “The one male occupant was found unresponsive in the waters with injuries to the head while the dinghy he was in was met circling in … Continued
Seven Seas Water (BVI) Seven Seas congratulates the Ministry of Education on the success of the recent National Science Fair where students from around the Territory competed in a S.T.E.A.M. Extravaganza: Innovate, Create & Solve! In honor of World Water Day 2023, Seven Seas said they were proud to acknowledge the following recipients of the … Continued
Within recent weeks, many residents have expressed shock over the high cost of construction for a bathroom facility at the Brewer’s Bay beach in the Second District. The bathroom facility falls under the portfolio of Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon. Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull and some $101,000 has been allocated towards the completion of … Continued
Leader of the National Democratic Party Marlon Penn says if elected his government will seek to renegotiate the existing contract with BiWater and introduce a road maintenance unit to thoroughly repair the infrastructure of the BVI’s roadways. Penn made the announcement last weekend during his party’s launch of candidates for the upcoming general election. He … Continued
