A number of local contractors have found it difficult to secure contracts for major projects in the BVI. Local contractors on many occasions have faced challenges that seem to deprive them of the opportunity to even be considered for projects despite their capabilities to deliver quality work. During a live press conference, Premier of the … Continued
Premier of the Virgin Islands and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, outlined the Government’s plans to boost the Virgin Islands Economy through the Construction industry. A significant project that will contribute to the government’s plans is the East End/ Long Look Sewerage Project. The resuming of the sewerage project was first announced by … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, Minister for Transportation, Works, Utilities and 5th District representative, Hon. Kye Rymer announced the official launch of his District 5, Political Internship program. The program is geared towards giving interested high school students an opportunity to shadow Minister Rymer and gain a deeper understanding of the role of the District … Continued
The most recent DDM updates, today August 9th, 2020 have indicated that two disturbances are being monitored in the Atlantic. One was highlighted in 7th August update by the DDM and another just recently formed not too far from the African Coast. A disturbance (7th August update) located 865 miles to the east of the … Continued
Mr. Wade N. Smith has been appointed as Commissioner of Customs in the Virgin Islands. Mr. Smith’s appointment takes effect on August 7 following approval by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J.U. Jaspert in accordance with section 92(1) of the Virgin Islands Constitution, and on the advice of the Public Service Commission. As … Continued
Minister of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honorable Natalio Wheatley is tipped to be sworn in as the official Deputy Premier of the BVI today. He will serve within this position until the next election season. This follows an 18-month process that saw the Ministers carrying the responsibility of Deputy Premier … Continued
The August 5 forecast from Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science has increased the intensity prediction for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, calling for an “extremely active” season. So far this season, the Atlantic has seen nine named storms and 2 hurricanes. Forecasters estimate an additional 15 named storms, 10 hurricanes and 5 major … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM (U.S.V.I) – The V.I. Department of Health reported its 9th Covid-19 related death this evening. The department did not provide information about the death, only that it was on St. Croix. However, the Consortium has learned that the victim, a man, was in his 40’s and had kidney issues and also suffered with … Continued
In an invited comment Opposition Leader, Honorable Marlon Penn has denounced Government’s recent decision to lock out employed members of the expatriate community in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. His statement reads; The decision to arbitrarily ban work permit holders and work permit exempt persons indefinitely seems like another knee jerk decision from this … Continued
DISTURBANCE 1 Disturbance 1 is located about 418 miles east of the British Virgin Islands near 18 degrees north, 58 degrees west. The system is forecast to track northwestward over the next several days likely passing north of the Northern Leeward Islands. Environmental conditions are expected to become more favorable for the disturbance to develop … Continued
