Six year-old Ky’Resha Hodge was named the Virgin Islands’ top recycler amidst 42 students between the ages of two and 19 who competed for the Student Recycling competition conducted by Green VI in conjunction with the Department of Waste Management. The students vied for new laptops and top honours to see who could gather the … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), with Mourant as its main sponsor, will host its 27th edition of the HLSCC College Classic Series from 17th September through 12th November with three races on Virgin Gorda and four races on Tortola. The first race of the series in Virgin Gorda will take place on Saturday, … Continued
In a recent release the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands revealed that it has approved the re-establishment of the Technical Review Committee which is tasked to advise the Ministry of Natural Resources and labour on all matters regarding sustainable development of the Territory’s coastlines, seabed and marine estate. The release described the Committee as an … Continued
Local Talk Show host Claude Skelton Cline has expressed concern surrounding what he described as an unusual absence of election related activities in the months leading up to the next General Election. “We are scheduled to have an election by May 12th 2023, based upon the first sitting of the last elected government which sat … Continued
In a recent tribute Hon. Marlon A Penn shared his tribute to the late Hon. Cyril Lewis Walters. Malone said, “As your Minister for Health and Social Development, Representative for the Eighth District, it is with a deep sense of sadness that I wish to offer condolences to the Territory and the Walters family on … Continued
Recent court filings made public see US prosecutors sharing new evidence with the defense in the matter involving former Premier, Andrew Fahie and co-defendants Kadeem Maynard along with his mother, former BVI Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Maynard. The court filing by prosecutors informed that they obtained additional video recordings and electronic data taken from devices … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are being advised to pay close attention and prepare for possible effects of Tropical Storm Fiona, which is expected to affect the territory this weekend. According to a recent weather advisory from the Department of Disaster Management, the center of Tropical Storm Fiona was located near latitude 16.6 degrees North, … Continued
The Gateway to your Getaway starts when you turn the first page to a fountain of information, news worthy articles, great savings and interesting insights. At TPPL, we continue to look at new ways to connect to the glocal (local and global) market by providing a snapshot of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting residents of Jost Van Dyke and interested members of the wider community to attend a discussion on the impending construction of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School this Thursday – September 15th. The “Pre – Construction Community Meeting” will commence at 10:30 am and will … Continued
Former Legislator, Honourable Cyril Lewis Walters, MBE, has transitioned. His passing was made public knowledge in a statement by Acting Premier, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer on Tuesday, which stated that Walters had passed earlier that same morning. Rymer said that as he lived, Walters was well known, highly respected and much … Continued
