The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley has extended condolences on the passing of former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr. Carissa Etienne. Wheatley said Dr. Etienne left an indelible mark in the area of global and regional public health, and that … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission Report is completed and was recently submitted to His Excellency Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley. Premier Wheatley described the completion of the report by the Constitutional Review Commission as a positive indication of constitutional progress and the evolution of the Virgin Islands democratic system. He said, … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be covering 50 percent of the fuel surcharge associated with electricity bills for residential customers throughout the month of December. The announcement was made on Friday, December 1 in a statement from the Ministry of Communication and Works, which said the special initiative is part of the government’s … Continued
VG United pulled off a 2-1 victory over Islanders FC last Sunday to move to the top of the National League standings by 1 point, passing Sugar Boys FC. Playing at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground, Adrian Adams opened the scoring for VG in the 71st minute, before Rogel Noel equalized for the Islanders in … Continued
Guyana completed the double in the Peter Haycraft T20 Cricket Competition to be crowned back-to-back champions in the 2023 edition, after defeating St. Vincent and the Grenadines at the Greenland Cricket Ground in the finals on Sunday.
A Sea Cow’s Bay resident has been charged in relation to a recent stabbing incident. He is 29-year-old Verne Forbes Jr. who is charged for a November 19 incident that left one man nursing several stab wounds. According to the RVIPF, reports were received concerning a male who arrived at Dr. Orlando Hospital with stab … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made a significant breakthrough into the series of burglaries in the Road Town area, arresting and charging three males as a result. They are 32-year-old Kempes Nicholls of Wickham’s Cay I, 45-year-old David Baronville of Long Bush and 33-year-old Mikhail Howe of Lower Estate. Nicholls is charged … Continued
Game On and Suzuki Marines are the champions of the 2023 Industrial Volleyball League. More in this report.
The government has announced its plans to reduce its nearly $9 million in annual rent by completing repairs to the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex and other buildings housing government offices. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley during his recent 2024 Budget Address, said his government will continue the rehabilitation works … Continued
The Technical Studies Department at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has acquired a Hyundai Grand i10 to enhance the experiential learning opportunities for students enrolled in its Automotive Engineering Technology Programme. President of HLSCC, Dr. Richard Georges was pleased to transfer the vehicle from the College’s fleet to the Workforce Training Division on … Continued
