The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) now has a Multi-Purpose Court that will assist with the college’s goal of diversifying the number of extracurricular activities that can be hosted at its Paraquita Bay facility. An official ceremony was held at the main campus recently to launch the opening of the multi-purpose court which will … Continued
Police are asking persons who were at the scene or provided care to the victim of the fatal accident on Fort Hill to come forward and assist with the investigation. Investigations indicate that while descending Fort Hill, a scooter rider collided with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction on the evening of Thursday, 19 … Continued
The British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC), today announced the appointment of Ms. Shan M. Greer as CEO. As the new CEO, Ms. Greer will be responsible for the overall growth, management and operations of the institution, as well as being the head of the Secretariat of the BVI IAC. In this dual … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has met with officials of the Caribbean Development Bank as the Government of the Virgin Islands moves to strengthen its relationship with the lending institution. Premier Wheatley along with other senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, held bilaterial meetings with President Dr. Hyginus … Continued
The United Nations (UN) has welcomed the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI’s) recommendation that “resilience” feature in all UN programmes implemented in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean which are aimed at accelerating sustainable development. The recommendation was made at the recent inaugural Joint-Steering Committee meeting of the Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MSDCF) for Barbados and … Continued
“You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink”, a proverb that reflects the views of Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer as it relates to the adherence of Virgin Islanders to regulations on road use and safety. Rymer told Tola Radio, though he agrees that a revision of … Continued
The Ministry of Natural Resources will be collaborating with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and a number of other departments to enforce the territory’s beach policy. Minister for Natural Resources Honourable Melvin Turnbull said the time has come where his ministry will no longer tolerate the actions of persons who continue to violate the … Continued
The new Road Town Market Square is scheduled to officially open on February 13, 2023 and vendors are being encouraged to submit their applications to receive one of the 16 available kiosks. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer made the announcement in the House of Assembly on Thursday, stating that the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that 24-year-old Cane Garden Bay resident Jevonte Wattley has been found. Wattley was reportedly located this morning unharmed according to a media statement by the police. Head of the Criminal Investigation Department Unit Chief Inspector Israel Sergeant noted his appreciation to the public for the concern and … Continued
In a recent statement Seventh District Political aspirant and community leader Kevon ‘Shack’ Lettsome has sought to give his take on a recent article published on social media announcing his arrest and charge. While acknowledging his arrest and charge for allegedly uttering a forged document. Lettsome said, “Yesterday I appeared in Magistrates Court to address … Continued
