On Thursday, July 16th, 15 young men from MALE participated in first mangrove restoration planting from the CAMS (Centre for Applied Marine Studies) mangrove nursery at the HLSCC. Starting off this momentous event, Minister Vincent Wheatley spoke to the youth about mangroves and our need to restore and protect them. J’Kyla Rogers and Alexia Penn, … Continued
Police received a report of an alleged burglary at Riteway #2, Pasea Estate at approximately 4:35 am on July 18. Inquiries indicate that the rear window leading to the kitchen was observed to be broken and objects inside the store appeared to have been tampered with.. Anyone with pertinent information about this incident is asked to contact the RVIPF at its three-digit access number 311 or the Intelligence Unit … Continued
On Tuesday, June 30, at about 11:00pm, a pedestrian was walking along the East End Public Road, in the vicinity of 5 Girls General Store, when he was struck by a white car. As a result, he sustained injuries and was taken to Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital where he was treated and discharged. The RVIPF is seeking the public’s assistance. Anyone with information pertaining … Continued
RFQ Number: RDA/RFQ/2020/011/SHOP Background: The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in the British Virgin Islands was established to implement the Government’s recovery plan following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017. The RDA now invites quotations from eligible and qualified Suppliers for the supply of Sporting Equipment at the Jeffery A. Canes Sports Complex … Continued
Vendors plying their trade at the market square in Road Town will temporarily relocate on Fishlock Road, adjacent the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Headquarters until works to renovate the current market square is complete. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer and officials from his ministry met with the vendors on July … Continued
US Commercial fisherman, Michael Foy, accused of illegally entering the territory during the lockdown has been denied bail. At the time he was the captain of commercial fishing vessel “Rebel Lady” which was carrying 7000 pounds of fish and Indonesian nationals, who could not speak any English and were holders of C- 11 Transit Visas, … Continued
Five contestants will continue to the Finals of the Gen Y Factor 2020 Competition – Glee Edition “Battle of the Schools”. The finalists are: Janique Gordon – H.Lavity Stoutt Community College Toriah Pryce – Bregado Flax Educational Centre Tiarra Ramsarran – St. Georges’s Secondary School M’Kylah Pollock – Ciboney Centre of Excellence Shakeba Pickering – … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be providing assistance to persons who have lost from their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are desirous of returning to their home countries. Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley in a statement at the Twelfth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is reminding the public that there are suspicious publications bearing the image of Premier and Minister of Finance the Honourable Andrew A. Fahie alongside what appears to be official documents of the Virgin Islands circulating on social media channels, which is fake news. Premier Fahie in a recent statement … Continued
Approximately, 3 years since the 2017 hurricane Season, The BVI Softball Association gears up to open the 2020 Women’s and Men’s Fast-pitch Softball Season. The league was first scheduled to commence on March 21st 2020 but the league was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The BVI Softball Association have announced an official commencement date … Continued
