Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Ronnie Skelton has cautioned the current Government of the Virgin Islands and anyone seeking to succeed their term in office that disbanding the RDA would be a mistake. Skelton offered this “free advice” as he spoke at the opening ceremony of … Continued
The reigning CCT Soca Monarch champion Ramon G made the territory proud on Wednesday after placing second in the regional 2023 Soca Party Monarch Jumpy competition in St. Croix. Performing his song Mass Intentions, Ramon G pulled out all the stops and left everything on stage as he gained the second place prize of $3000 … Continued
Opposition leader Honourable Julian Fraser has asked the government when will they get the National Health Insurance scheme operating as it should. Fraser raised the question during a recent session of the House of Assembly following what he described to be persistent problems that continue to exist from within the NHI. He said a recent … Continued
“The Time Has Come” – A fitting theme adorned to the ceremonial opening of the Elmore Stoutt High School, as it emerged completed from a Redevelopment Project. The school year for ESHS opened in grand style on January 3rd, with a well attended ceremony at the campus. A brief look at the programme would reveal … Continued
The Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) Project will have a complement of locals who have been trained and certified to build and maintain the historic project. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony last Thursday, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Power52 Clean Energy Access Mr. Rob Wallace, said the … Continued
As authorities gathered for the official opening of the newly redeveloped Elmore Stoutt High School, there seemed to be a consensus among officials that the ceremony could not proceed without giving due credit to Former Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie. First word on Fahie’s imperative role in the project was from Premier Dr … Continued
Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser is calling on the government to stop the practice of using the Airport Developmental Fund for operational purposes at the BVI Airports Authority. Fraser made the plea during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly after revealing that the practice is one that has been occurring for years. He … Continued
The Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) Project is now expected to be completed by November 2023 following a ground breaking ceremony which was held on the sister island last Thursday. The ground breaking ceremony comes nearly 30 months following the July 2020 announcement that renewable energy company Power52 was the … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority has confirmed the safe arrival of the Virgin Islands (British) first born baby of 2023. In a statement to our newsroom the BVIHSA said, “The Territory, and the BVI Health Services Authority welcomed its first baby for the year at 9:07 am on New Year’s Day. Our 2023 bundle … Continued
As a result of a shooting incident which took place last evening December 31st, 2022 one male is nursing gunshot wounds. After inquiries from our agency, The RVIPF responded by stating, “We can confirm that a male attended the Dr. Orlando Smith hospital and received treatment for a gunshot wound to his leg last night.” … Continued
