Local businesses are heavily burdened by the vast number of public holidays presently issued in the territory. This is according to Representative for the Ninth District Honourable Vincent Wheatley who made the statement in a recent House of Assembly Sitting. For the year 2022, the BVI will have a total of 16 public holidays, a … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on Friday November 25th, 2022 formally charged Alixson Auguiste of Sea Cows Bay with causing death by dangerous driving in the traffic fatality on Waterfront Drive that claimed the life of a woman in May of this year. The deceased, Sophia Wilson, a native of Jamaica, was struck by … Continued
The Department of Human Resources has launched a series of new technologies designed to enhance the delivery of services. The technologies launched are the first three of a number of technologies being developed and enhanced to improve efficiency and effectiveness in delivering human resources management services. The new and updated technologies include: the Service Commission … Continued
The 10th annual Anegada Lobster Festival has been hailed by Director of Tourism Clive McCoy as a well-attended and well executed event. The activity, which was held over the past weekend, invited hundreds of visitors to the island of Anegada for days of culinary and cultural experiences. While the final figures have not yet been … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has announced a 2023 budget totaling $399.33 million with the Ministry of Health to receive the largest percentage of the recurrent allocations. Premier Wheatley made the announcement during the 2023 Budget Address in the House of Assembly this morning. He said the numbers display a … Continued
On Monday November 28, the Virgin Islands observed a public holiday in commemoration of the 1949 Great March and Restoration Day. The Great March of 1949, is known most commonly for leading to the restoration of the Legislative Council in 1950, an event cheered as a significant milestone in VI history by Premier Dr The … Continued
In a recent Facebook post titled “JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE BEACH!”, former Legislator and local attorney Myron V Walwyn penned his thoughts on the observation of the Great March of 1949 and the Restoration of the Legislative Council. Walwyn said, “Today we observe the Great March of 1949 and the restoration of the Legislative … Continued
Loved ones are now grieving and a community left in shock after a woman was pronounced dead on the scene after a vehicle allegedly lost control and hit the woman. The accident victim has been confirmed as Ms. Brenda Belle. The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday November 26th, in the Parking Lot of … Continued
Two persons have died while one is said to be seriously injured after their fishing vessel had allegedly capsized earlier today November 26th, 2022. In an official comment police said, “Police can confirm that one man is in serious but stable condition after being rescued from a drifting overturned vessel south of Virgin Gorda today. … Continued
Kicking off what promises to be an eventful weekend, the Cultural Food Fair & Fungi Fest took to the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park inviting Virgin Islanders and Visitors to join together in a celebration of VI Culture and Cuisine. Jhaka Wooding was on site and filed this report.
