Minister for Communications and Works, Kye Rymer, has confirmed the completion of an 18-foot retaining wall at the Elmore Stoutt High School, a key flood mitigation measure aimed at protecting the campus from recurring water damage during heavy rains. The Ministry will continue to monitor its performance during the and assess the need for any … Continued
High commissioner of India to Jamaica and non-resident Consul for the Virgin Islands, Mayank Joshi has officially presented his credentials to premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley. The courtesy call, held on Friday, August 29, marked the beginning of formal diplomatic engagement between the Virgin Islands and India. In welcoming Joshi, Premier Wheatley highlighted the Government’s … Continued
Dwynel Davis is the winner of the Virgin Islands Adult Spell-Off which took place over the weekend at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. Davis received the Spell-Off trophy, a gold medallion, a participation certificate, $1,500 in cash, a Cape Air round trip for two. The other winners were Carolyn … Continued
Governor Daniel Pruce says he has no say in determining who the next Police Commissioner should be. Governor Pruce told a press conference last week that the recruitment of a new police commissioner is in the hands of the Police Service Commission, PSC. Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool has already stated publicly stated that … Continued
Several operators of medium and micro small businesses recently received government grants aimed at supporting growth and development in the territory. Deputy Director of the Department of Trade, Investment, Promotion, and Consumer Affairs, Dr Lincoln Bobb addressed grant recipients at a ceremony on Friday, assuring them that the government remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs at … Continued
The BVI Postal Service has announced the temporary suspension of all mail items containing goods destined for the United States and its territories, effective Friday, August 29, until further notice. The decision comes in response to U.S. Executive Order 14324, which immediately eliminates the duty-free de minimis exemption and requires all international parcels, regardless of … Continued
Police are investigating a tragic accident on Sir Richard Branson’s private island that claimed the life of a rising South African chef. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), emergency services were called to Necker Island in the early hours of Saturday, August 30, following reports of a serious incident. Thirty-seven-year-old Sihle Somdaka, … Continued
Motorists are being advised to expect delays and temporary closures in Hutum’s Ghut and Sea Cow’s Bay as drainage and road improvement works get underway. Road users in parts of Tortola are being advised to expect temporary closures as remedial works get underway. Minister of Communications and Works Kye Rymer announced that drainage improvement works … Continued
