Repairs to the grandstand at the A. O. Shirley Recreation ground are 80% completed. The damaged seating is being replaced and structural reinforcements were applied to the facility, its railings and the stairways. The grandstand has a seating capacity for 1,000 persons and this multi-use facility is home to a gym and sick bay, both … Continued
Many residents across the island of Tortola are now without running water following a damaged line. This was confirmed by the Director of the Water and Sewage Department, Mrs. Perline Scatliffe-Leonard who said “customers from Lambert to Hope Hill into Cane Garden Bay and from Fish Bay down to Slaney are advised that the water … Continued
Shocking reports reaching our newsroom have confirmed that Sugarcane restaurant was burglarized. According to the allegations, the incident may have occurred during the early morning hours of today, August 13th. It is still unclear how the perpetrator/s entered the establishment and what items were stolen but sources say that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force … Continued
After the latest round of matches in the National League played on Sunday 9th August, the Wolues F.C. have gone back on top of the National League standings, but the race for the Championship looks like being the closest in living memory with five clubs still in reckoning. The Wolues moved ahead of the Islanders F.C on goal difference following their … Continued
An August 13th DDM update states that Tropical Depression 11 is still very disorganized with all squall-like activity north of the centre. The depression is forecast to develop into a tropical storm as it approaches the Northern Leeward Islands. At 5am Tropical Depression 11 was located approximately 1155 miles east southeast of the British Virgin … Continued
The World Health Organization has said that keeping borders closed to halt the spread of COVID-19 is unsustainable. They are now urging countries to adopt comprehensive strategies based on local knowledge of where the virus is spreading. WHO Emergencies Director Michael Ryan said “it is going to be almost impossible for individual countries to keep … Continued
GIS The team of medical professionals from the Republic of Cuba have commenced their mission having tested negative for COVID-19. The medical team of professionals who arrived in the Territory on Saturday, July 25 to assist with providing medical services was quarantined for 14 days as is the protocol for persons entering the Virgin Islands. … Continued
As residents drive the roads of Road Town they will realize a change in the capital’s appearance. The Government of the Virgin Islands, as they move forward with their endeavors to develop a pedestrian friendly city, have commence the planting of over one hundred (100) tree in the Road Town area. The palm trees are … Continued
An August 10th DDM update states that forecasters have relocated the disturbance (7th August update) farther north. It is located over 650 miles to the east-northeast of the Lesser Antilles along 51W. It is moving west-northwestward at 12 mph. Thunderstorms have increased farther north with the disturbance. However, it remains disorganized. It is expected to … Continued
This year HireBVI will host its annual Back to School Distribution Drive on Saturday August 29, 4PM to 6PM at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School grounds, Tortola. HireBVI will distribute hundreds of bags filled with school supplies. Considering the impacts that COVID-19 has had on the Territory thus far, this year’s event will be hosted … Continued
