16 females have been selected to represent the British Virgin Islands in the upcoming 2023 Eastern Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) Championship in St. John, USVI, from March 1-5. They are Akira Phillip, Bria Smith, Claury Scatliffe, Dariér Malone, Javlyn Frett, Jelisa Potter, Jheane Niles, Kaynesha Stoutt, Kennisha Powell, Kimiya Matthias, Lil-Makeda Fahie, Marisa Malone, … Continued
Delays are still continuing to plague the process of approving residency and belongership applications in the territory. His Excellency Governor John Rankin made the disclosure during a recent press conference as he updated the public on the progress of the National Unity Government in their pursuit of implementing the Commission of Inquiry Report recommendations. Governor … Continued
Is anyone in the Government of the Virgin Islands looking at increasing the minimum wage? Minister for Social Development Hon. Marlon Penn says it’s a necessary discussion, but not one he’s had in this National Unity Government. Penn spoke during a recent appearance on the Umoja Talkshow. There, he said that there needs to be … Continued
Amid turmoil surrounding the heightened powers that the Police Act 2023 seeks to grant to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force; Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has distanced himself from allegations that the Territory’s leadership is opening the gates for abuses of those powers by Law Enforcement. After announcing the postponement of the second … Continued
Despite being open for business as of February 13th, the Road Town Market Square Project is not yet completed. According to Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer, the Government of the Virgin Islands anticipates that the total cost of the project will be $1.7 Million. Meaning that an estimated $400,000 investment will be … Continued
In defending his stance to see the Police Act 2023 passed through the House of Assembly, His Excellency Governor John Rankin says he is committed to protecting the human rights of residents in the territory. Since its introduction in 2019, the new Police Act has been met with backlash not only from residents but also … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin believes electronic tags and reform in court procedures will assist with reducing the current backlog and the length of time that some prisoners spend on remand. The issue was posed in a question to the governor during a recent press conference, where he was asked whether his office intends to … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Shereen Flax-Charles says she will not be silenced and has disclosed that she will be revealing to the public in short order which new political party she will be joining ahead of the upcoming General Election. Flax Charles who is the Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Agriculture and … Continued
The Governor’s Gourmet Gathering, a highly anticipated fundraising event on the calendar of the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) was held on Friday February 10th. The event invited members of the public to join the Governor at his official residence, alongside representatives of VISAR, for a night of culinary experiences, compliments over a dozen … Continued
Minister for Social Development Hon. Marlon Penn believes that the prevailing situation in the Territory as it relates to crime requires a serious attempt to curb the issue, particularly gun crime, in the community. He believes a key aspect of making the needed impact is for the public to support the efforts of law enforcement. … Continued
