In an official statement, the Virgin Islands Party has responded to claims by At-Large Independent Candidate Mrs. Mitsy Ellis-Simpson that the Party’s candidate selection process is unfair. Ellis-Simpson made the following comments on Talking Points Radio Programme, “This election is not a matter of taking away votes from anyone. The challenges are there on the … Continued
The BVI now has a tool that will allow mariners the ability to report suspicious behavior observed within the territory’s borders and shorelines to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The initiative which was funded by the Marine Association of the BVI is officially called Operation Island Watch, and was launched this morning, Thursday, March … Continued
Physical Education teachers at the Elmore Stoutt High School recently completed training sessions on the basics of the territory’s national sport, softball, which included practical and theory sessions. The sessions were an initiative from the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, and were completed on Monday, March 27 by President of Baseball Affairs Josh Ridgway, … Continued
The Public Works Department is in need of an overhaul if the territory’s road infrastructure is to undergo a complete transformation. This is the plan shared by At-Large Candidate Shaina Smith-Archer who is contesting the upcoming general election under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement party. She said during a recent campaign rally within the Third … Continued
Residents and visitors with physical disabilities are still facing serious accessibility challenges when travelling to various public and private spaces across the territory. Chief Executive Officer of Therapy Works Dr. Jerry Smith highlighted this concern in a recent interview with 284Media. He said it is an issue that continues to be overlooked, but one that … Continued
Two new homeowners, Miss Tameka Johnson and Miss Brenda Herman, received the keys to their homes as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The keys were handed over to the homeowners by Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn on Monday, March 27 in Sea Cow’s … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands’ highly anticipated asphalt plant is now on schedule to be commissioned by the end of the second quarter of 2023. Director of the Public Works Department, Mr. Jeremy Hodge said the technical adjustments that would enable the commissioning of the highly anticipated asphalt plant was sent forward by AMMANN, … Continued
Demolition works at the Althea Scatliffe Primary school are slated to commence this weekend. That is according to Education Minister Hon. Sharie De Castro who shared this update during a recent addition of the Virgin Islands Party’s “Lets Talk” Radio Show. The decision to demolish the school was confirmed in late 2022 following an inspection … Continued
The Maples Group continues to support the Elmore Stoutt High School Music Programme by making meaningful donations to ensure student’s access to the necessary tools and instruments they need to participate. This year, as a part of Education Week activities Maples BVI, through the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), made a donation of various instruments. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ (BVI’s) positive role in the global economy has been underscored in a new independent report launched today: ‘Beyond globalisation: The British Virgin Islands contribution to global prosperity in an uncertain world’ . The report, based on quantitative and qualitative research of firms operating in the BVI1, shows that the BVI is … Continued
