The longstanding East End sewerage issue is set to be addressed in short order with the appropriation of $4 million in funds. This was confirmed by the District representative, Minister Natalio Wheatley within a detailed address to the 7th district last night. $4 MILLION ASSIGNED The Minister said “we are going to restart the sewerage … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will operate under the current “midnight” curfew order for an additional two weeks. This was confirmed by the Governor’s office and signed off on by Deputy Governor, David Archer. The public is reminded that under Order NO.24, the Curfew continues from midnight to 5:00 a.m. daily, subject to such conditions as … Continued
Dr. the Honourable Willard Wheatley MBE, LLD was born in East End on the island of Tortola on 16th July 1915. After serving as a teacher and Headmaster for 38 years and a short stint in the Public Service, he was elected in 1971 and became the second Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands … Continued
The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands has closed the Gorda Peak National Park until further notice due to illegal farming, land clearance and construction within national park boundaries. The Trust said these activities are illegal under Sections 49 f, g, h, i and n of the National Parks Act 2006. Section 49 (1) … Continued
EDITORIAL BY BENITO WHEATLEY As the United Kingdom (UK) confronts the issue of racism in British society and the country’s longstanding problem of injustice toward people of African descent, it should not be forgotten that the people of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are also victims of Britain’s dark legacy of slavery and colonialism. The … Continued
The application process for COVID-19 Assistance for District 6 residents is closed. This was made known during a recent Facebook post from the District 6 committee which showed Hon. Alvera Maduro Cains photoed with hundreds of applications in front of her. The post stated: So far requests received (by Friday’s deadline) for District 6 have … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture has received another 132 Chromebooks through Unite BVI. The devices will be added to the ministry’s loan programme and will assist students in need of devices for remote learning. The devices will be distributed to students in various public schools. During the handover ceremony, Minster … Continued
The road to Virgin Islands independence is a long and winding road that starts with public discussion, and debate, leading to a referendum, where two thirds of a territory’s citizens vote for independence. But even before any type of independence, that there will be a move towards greater autonomy by Overseas territories, and the consolidation … Continued
Following Government’s announcement that some unemployed expatriates may be forced to return home, many are now worried about reimbursements from LIAT which is up for liquidation. This was confirmed on June 27th by the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, but more clearly expounded on last Friday in a press letter via LIAT’s Facebook page … Continued
On the 12th July 2020, at approximately 8:52 AM, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 3.7 The epicenter was located at latitude 18.72North, 64.95 West at or approximately 49.42 Km Northwest of Road Town, Tortola, BVI at a depth of 13 km. No watches, advisories or warnings were issued … Continued
