Local talk show host Claude ‘Skelton’ Cline is urging the Government to do something about the fuel surcharge on electricity bills which he said has resulted in some residents paying hundreds of dollars more for the same monthly usage. Cline made the comments during his Honestly Speaking radio programme on Tuesday, after comparing electricity bills … Continued
Former Minister of Health, Education and Welfare and ex Olympic Committee Secretary General Mrs. Eileene L Parsons OBE is calling for the government to dedicate the wall at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ballpark as a sports wall to honour former softball greats of the territory. Mrs. Parsons’ plea came during the recent ceremony which was … Continued
A 52-year-old American male was arrested at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island after being found to be in possession of a loaded firearm. This is according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) which confirmed via a media release that the incident occurred on Tuesday April 26. The police said … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has launched its newly redesigned website at bvirecovery.vg. The new site features a streamlined and modern design, improved functionality, ease of use, and a detailed information hub for all RDA’s recovery content. Head of Communications with the RDA Colene Penn said, “The visually engaging and effective website … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting a workshop on Medication Utilisation Review (MUR) of antipsychotics for patients with schizophrenia in the Virgin Islands. Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith said a case study was done at the Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) from February 1 to March 6 where … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley is in the Bahamas attending high-level meetings on a Carbon Credit Legislative and Regulatory Framework and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. Honourable Wheatley will also be engaged in meetings on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESGs) and Climate Financing. The Minister met and held fruitful … Continued
Approximately six percent of Aeropost customers recently experienced a breach of their payment information after the popular logistics company suffered a major hack last weekend. This was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aeropost Mr. Carlos Herrera via an email which was sent to all Aeropost customers. He said, “As part of our … Continued
From this season onward, the Industrial Softball League will now be known as the Terrence “Chinno” Chinnery Industrial Softball League. This was confirmed during the opening ceremony of the league which was hosted by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports on Monday April 25. During the ceremony Acting Premier and Minister for Sports Dr. … Continued
Employees of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) at their next scheduled pay period will be reimbursed with the monies lost from the 25 percent salary cut which occurred during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie made the announcement during a recent press conference, adding that all … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable A. Fahie served as the keynote speaker addressing policymakers and leading experts in the fields of sustainable finance and development during the Island Finance Forum 2022 on April 25th. The Island Finance Forum held virtually from 25 to 29 April provides an opportunity for stakeholders to exchange knowledge in … Continued
