ANEGADA AIRPORT TO ACCOMMODATE NIGHT FLIGHTS FROM NOVEMBER – ALSO PLANS TO FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Government is aiming to have the commencement of night flights to the Auguste George Airport in Anegada by November 1. Premier and Minister of Tourism Andrew Fahie made that comment during a recent radio broadcast, where he also disclosed plans to reopen the Anegada airport for international flights. He said this goal will be achieved … Continued

ELECTIONS SUPERVISOR COMPLETES OBSERVER MISSION

Supervisor of Elections, Ms. Scherrie Griffin represented the British Islands and Mediterranean Region as a short-term observer during an Election Expert Mission for the St Helena General Election held on October 13. The Observation Mission, which was held from October 4 to 14 included an international team of analysts and others invited by the Commonwealth … Continued

LOCAL COMPANY CONTRACTED TO REPAIR ANEGADA COMMUNITY CENTRE

Lawrence Wheatley Construction was awarded the contract to repair the Emile E. Dunlop Community Centre on Anegada which serves as a primary emergency shelter for residents on the island. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Representative for Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Countries, Dr. Yitades Gebre, said works on this facility will focus mainly on non-structural elements … Continued

ROYAL NAVY SHIP SAILS TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

HMS Medway has arrived in the Virgin Islands for a 4-day visit, during which the ship will demonstrate its Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief capabilities. Medway provides a permanent presence in the Caribbean and during the hurricane season is joined by another ship to form the UK’s Caribbean Task Group, which is ready and prepared … Continued

HLSCC ACCREDITED WITH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) continues to lead the territory in training and certification efforts following the successful accreditation by the National Council of Construction Education and Research (NCCER). President of HLSCC, Dr. Richard Georges said, “Accreditation with NCCER is a key component to the College’s strategic vision, and I am happy to … Continued

GOV’T SECURITY OFFICER CHARGED IN $19 MILLION COCAINE DRUG BUST RECEIVES $80K BAIL

A government security officer who has been charged for allegedly having approximately $19 million worth of cocaine has been granted bail in the sum of $80,000. Stacy Smith, a BVI Islander who is a government security officer was brought before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer on Thursday October 21, charged with possession of a controlled drug with … Continued

JASPERT SAYS CALLING THE COI WAS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT DECISIONS MADE AS GOVERNOR – OVERWHELMING SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AND CONCERNS LED TO DECISION

Former Governor of the British Virgin Islands Augustus Jaspert has said that calling the Commission of Inquiry (COI) was one of the most difficult decisions he made during his tenure as governor, but one that had to be made following alarming concerns raised by many individuals. Jaspert made those comments when he appeared before the … Continued