VG UNITED HANDS SUGAR BOYS THEIR FIRST DEFEAT IN A WEEKEND FULL OF GOALS

A quadruple of goals from VG United was enough to uproot league leaders Sugar Boys FC to hand them their first defeat of the season in the BVI Football Association’s Men’s National League. Playing in the Virgin Gorda Derby at the Recreation Ground on Sunday, VG United led the game 4-1 into added time at … Continued

STAFFING ISSUES, EXTENDED REMAND PLAUGING PRISON

The Prison is part of this community. Those were the sentiments of Superintendent of Prisons Guy M. Hill as he addressed the Standing Finance Committee on the accomplishments and remaining challenges of the Prison Service in December. Key issues highlighted by Hill that day were Staffing shortages and prolonged remand periods. According to the Superintendent, … Continued

BVIFA PRESIDENT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR AN OBE– SAYS PENN

Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Marlon Penn believes that President of the BVI Football Association Mr. Andy Bickerton should be amongst the next set of nominees to receive the Order of the British Empire award. Penn made the announcement while speaking at the official opening ceremony for the BDO Limited Primary and Secondary … Continued

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CAPTURED OFF VIRGIN GORDA YACTH HABOUR

Illegal Immigrants have been detained after being dropped off at the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour this morning January 16th, 2023. Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn has said that 19 illegal immigrants are now in the custody of the Department of Immigration following an exercise by the officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force … Continued

PLANS STILL EXIST TO CONSTRUCT JUNIOR SCHOOLS ON TORTOLA

Plans to construct junior schools on Tortola remain ongoing with the Ministry of Education preparing to have final consultation meetings with residents to discuss the execution. Education Minister Hon. Sharie De Castro made the announcement at a recent press conference as she provided an update on planned infrastructure works for schools. The announcement of junior … Continued

$2.4 MILLION ALLOCATED TO ADDRESS SOCIOECONOMIC NEEDS OF THE BVI

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

WALWYN AND STEVENS APPEAR IN COURT; MATTER ADJOUNRED

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