In enhancing the customer service experience, the Social Security Board (SSB) of the Virgin Islands relocated its Virgin Gorda sub-office to its new home at The Village Rose Mall, South Valley. During last Monday’s reopening ceremony, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, MHA, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration said, “Social Security is one of the … Continued
GIS Dr Robert Mathavious is the Territory’s newest recipient of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours for his contributions to financial services. Dr Mathavious has served the British Virgin Islands for nearly 40 years across the finance and volunteer sectors. He is widely known as the chief architect … Continued
Officials from the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) met with residents of Hope Hill Community last evening as the agency prepares to execute road rehabilitation and slope stabilisation in the area. Approximately 40 residents from the nearby community gathered to listen to plans which outlined the scope of works to be achieved at a public … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that reading and critical analysis play an important role in preparing the Territory’s students to face the future. Honourable Wheatley’s comments come as educators and students across the Territory prepare … Continued
Head of the Virgin Gorda Policing Division Acting Chief Inspector Selwyn Rock believes, with the public’s help, perpetrators in this week’s burglaries on Virgin Gorda could be quickly apprehended, putting an end to the recent crime spree. During the overnight hours last night, two business establishments, Buck’s Supermarket and a business office were illegally entered. … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that Virgin Islands contractors have the potential to compete on global markets. His encouragement was reiterated in a Government Information Services Release. The Leader of Government Business addressed the Recovery and Development Agency’s contract signing for the Ballast Bay Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stablisation, Great … Continued
GIS Rehabilitation and slope stabilisation works are about to begin on the Hope Hill to Sabbath Hill road. Works will be done in four main areas along the road and excavation and debris removal is scheduled to begin for the work site east of the catchment at Hope Hill. The project is expected to … Continued
GIS “Smoke kills – Be fire safe and fire smart”, is the theme for Fire Safety Awareness Week 2020. Chief Fire Officer Mr. Zebalon McLean said that in spite of the COVID-19 challenges, the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service remains committed to residents in observing Fire Safety practices. Mr. McLean said, “Businesses, departments and … Continued
GIS- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that Virgin Islands contractors have the potential to compete on global markets. Premier Fahie was at the time addressing the Recovery and Development Agency’s contract signing for the Ballast Bay Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stablisation, Great Mountain II Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stabilisation and … Continued
In a confidential letter dated September 24th, 2020 received by our newsroom speaker of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly Hon. Julian Willock issued an unyielding plea to outgoing Governor of the Virgin Islands August JU Jaspert stating “I wish to respectfully ask you to also reflect on the tone of your correspondence to me, … Continued
