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Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has once again highlighted the importance of expanding the runway at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, stating that the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the territory will thank his government for completing the initiative. Premier Wheatley made the comment following a recently held meeting that involved government officials and industry … Continued

Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith says she is optimistic about the many opportunities in education that can be explored between the British Virgin Islands and Guyana. This after her recent trade mission trip to Guyana which she described as a success. Guyana’s recent discovery of a large … Continued

On July 24 & 25, 2023 in keeping with its 2023-24 theme: Serving our Legacy, shaping our future, the Lions Club of Tortola and other community partners, participated in the Department of Social Development’s Senior Citizens Engagement Program by sponsoring two Fun Day trips to Anegada and Jost van Dyke for Seniors on Tortola. A … Continued

His Majesty’s Prison is the recipient of a new vehicle courtesy of the Ministry of Health and Social Development. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley said the vehicle is part of the ministry’s ongoing commitment to the development of the prison. Honourable Wheatley said, “This is basically our commitment to the … Continued

The sentencing hearings for Oleanvine and Kadeem Maynard, who both pleaded guilty to being part of a cocaine-trafficking conspiracy with former Premier Andrew Fahie, have been postponed by Judge Kathleen Williams. The hearings were originally scheduled for Monday, August 21. Kadeem Maynard’s sentencing is pending a new date and Oleanvine Maynard’s hearing has been re-scheduled … Continued

Starting promptly at 7:00pm at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, Virgin Islanders gathered to rep their district for the 2nd Annual Adult Spell-Off Competition: District Edition, last evening. Representing each electoral district, 9 spellers competed in 3 categories: Common Everyday Words, VI Dialect Words and BVI Signage. At the end of the 3 categories, 5 … Continued

The Territory is under a flash flood watch until 12 noon today as Tropical Storm Franklin approaches from the south. The storm, which is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center for possible cyclone development, is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the islands. According to the Department of Disaster Management, rainfall … Continued