FARMERS AND FISHERS WEEK 2022 TO HELD FROM MARCH 27TH-APRIL 2ND

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley said in an official Government Information Services release that he is hoping for another successful week as preparations are underway for the hosting of Farmers’ and Fishers’ Week 2022. This year’s activities will begin on Sunday, March 27 and culminate on … Continued

ALTHEA SCATLIFFE CROWNED 2022 INTER-PRIMARY SCHOOL CHAMPIONS

Althea Scatliffe Primary School are the 2022 Inter-Primary Schools Track and Field Champions after dethroning Joyce Samuels Primary to win by 26 points. Also referred to as the Mighty Striders, the school finished day 2 of the championships with 237 points, ahead of rival Joyce Samuel Primary who finished with 211 points. Third position went … Continued

SCOOTER RIDER DIES IN EARLY MORNING ACCIDENT

Earlier this Monday March 21st, 2022 a scooter rider died as a result of an accident involving a scooter and a motor vehicle.  In an official comment the RVIPF said,  “Police are presently at the scene of a scooter accident that has resulted in a fatality on Pickering Street next to the AO Shirley Grounds.” … Continued

EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD KHALEEL KOTHDIWALA WILL NOT BE A SENATOR; PM MIA MOTTLEY BACKPEDALS. “EMBRACING YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOUTHFUL LEADERSHIP IS CLEARLY STILL BEYOND ITS IMAGINATION.”-MOTTLEY

Eighteen-year-old Khaleel Kothdiwala will not be a Senator. In a media release on Saturday, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley stated there was “clear indication by Independent senators that they would not have supported the measure”. At last Friday’s sitting, leader of Government Business, Senator Lisa Cummins adjourned debate on the constitutional motion when it became … Continued

HEALTH MINISTRY SEEKS GREATER EFFICIENCY DESPITE CHALLENGES

Despite a number of challenges over the past few years,as a result of the Covid pandemic. The team at the Ministry of Health and Social Development say they are bracing for an active year of productivity in completing and implementing plans and programmes following a two-day planning session that took place earlier this week. Minister … Continued

LONG BAY, BEEF ISLAND BEACH MANAGEMENT PLAN TO BE DEVELOPED

Long Bay, Beef Island is the first of many beaches in the Territory for which a comprehensive beach management plan will be developed to promote more sustainable recreational and economic use of the beach while ensuring environmental protection. Beach management plans are part of the beach management framework established by The Virgin Islands Beach Policy … Continued

RVIPF SEEKS ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING INJURED MALE

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kassim Bentie, 44, who received serious injuries at anevent in Jost Van Dyke on Monday, 7th March, 2022. Bentie was admitted to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital following the incident but discharged himself before the critical treatment.  Investigating officers are concerned about his present condition and welfare, and is therefore soliciting the help of anyone with information about his whereabouts. Persons with information can contact the Special … Continued