Sixth District Representative Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines has made it clear that since switching political parties, the grass has been greener on the other side. Maduro-Caines’ comment came at a recent ceremony which was held to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the Virgin Islands Party being elected in government. She said that since leaving the National Democratic … Continued
Students, first responders and other residents of the Virgin Islands joined the rest of the Caribbean and Latin America to practise the safest way to respond in case of an earthquake and tsunami as part of Caribe Wave. Formerly known as the Large Atlantic Tsunami Exercise or LANTEX, the preparedness exercise held annually on March … Continued
The Minister of Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley is expected to update the territory this week on the new measures that will be implemented in the Department of Labour and Workforce Development following the recent deliberations to address the work permit issues. This is according to the Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie who made the … Continued
Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Marlon Penn is calling the government’s latest initiative to prevent price gouging, a smoke screen and “simply just hot air”. Penn’s comments came in a statement issued on Tuesday March 15, just under 48hrs following the premier’s announcement of a special task force to tackle price gouging. He … Continued
Three of the eight illegal immigrants who recently escaped the Department of Immigration detention facility have been recaptured. This is according to the Immigration Department who made the disclosure in a media release on Monday. The men are Milson Catul, Slovans Semaus, Hermosa Raul. The department stated, “Three detainees who escaped the Department of Immigration … Continued
At 5:00 pm on Saturday, 19th March 2022 a candlelight vigil will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Park II (QEII Park). The Justice for Jaimez Committee along with other supporters will host this event under the theme “Voices Against Gun Violence”. Approximately 26 persons fell victims to gun violence in the Territory of the … Continued
As the international unrest between Russia and Ukraine continues. Virgin Islands Businessman, Attorney and former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn took to social media expressing his thoughts on the situation and its impact on the Virgin Islands. Walwyn began by saying, “The Russian/Ukraine conflict will have implications on food supply and fuel well into 2023 … Continued
In another Facebook post, vocal 7th District Community Youth leader Kevon S Lettsome weighed in on the recent announcement by the Government of the Virgin Islands to create a task Force to target the price gouging which the territory is already experiencing. Amidst the increase of prices in fuel and goods both globally and locally, … Continued
On Friday afternoon during rush hour, several reports were made of a woman being struck down at Waterfront, Road Town. Since this news, several eye witnesses have expressed concern at the alleged wait time that the woman endured before emergency medical technicians arrived at the scene. Subsequently, the BVI Health Services Authority has issued an … Continued
In an official press release the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force announced the promotion of 13 of its officers. Some to sergeants, inspectors and one to the chief inspector rank, as a result of the promotional exercise process that was held in 2021. The promotions are as follows: Israel Sergeant was promoted to rank of … Continued
