V.I. Consortium The WICO Board of Directors has taken drastic action to curtail expenses as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on its revenues. The board has instituted what it says is a temporary 24-hour work week for all its employees, effective Nov. 2. “After several cost-saving austerity measures taken by the company to … Continued
The Rotary Club of Tortola claimed their 15th consecutive win during the Mourant HLSCC College Classics Special Edition Series. The win took place this past Saturday, October 31st at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Paraquita Bay campus during the 25th Anniversary Special Edition race slated especially for service clubs. Race Director, Mrs. Stephanie Russ … Continued
Mr. Chris Juredin is the BVI’s recipient of the CIBC FirstCaribbean Unsung Frontline Hero award initiative for his extraordinary service to the community during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic back in March of this year. The programme, designed by CIBC FirstCaribbean through its ComTrust Foundation to highlight the work of persons across the … Continued
The longstanding East End sewerage issue will be resolved within one year to the tune of $6,142,500 by the Government of the Virgin Islands. During last Friday’s re-commissioning ceremony, Minister of Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon. Kye Rymer said “your government is here today to keep yet another promise made to the people of the … Continued
GIS The Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OTs) are expected to receive any COVID-19 vaccine procured by the United Kingdom. This announcement made by His Excellency the Governor Mr. Augustus J.U. Jaspert was that the United Kingdom Government will ensure the vaccine will be shared with the OTs. According to the Governor, the Minister … Continued
CCT along with BVI Cable TV (d/b/a 284 Media) is ushering in a new era of BVI telecommunications with the launch of CCT LIVE, our new multimedia app which will givecustomers access to all their favorite international television channelsand our growing line up of local programming in the palm of their hand. This innovative new product already includes more than 50+international television channels including: CNN, ESPN, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, TNT, TBS, Telemundo, Univision, and many more together with … Continued
A man is now in a critical condition at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a stabbing incident last evening. While a detailed report is yet to be released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, many videos have surfaced showing the unfortunate ordeal. Shortly before 10pm last night, an argument was sparked between … Continued
With the October 31st temporary termination deadline one day away and still no official word from the Minister of Labor, Honorable Vincent Wheatley, the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) is now demanding an official update from the Government of the Virgin Islands. In a letter dated October 30th, 2020, the body which … Continued
GIS As part of the Government of The Virgin Islands’ plans to achieve its vision to be a leading economy through entrepreneurship, innovation, foreign and local investment by 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, in consultation with members of his Cabinet, has made a decision to establish an ad hoc Economic … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Zebalon McLean said the dangers of backyard and outdoor burning were the main focus of activities to observe this year’s Fire Safety Awareness Week. Chief McLean said backyard and outdoor burning are extremely dangerous as more homes in the Territory are closer in proximity. He … Continued
