MORE SECURITY, MORE ACTION ON WASTE MANAGEMENT; FIRES AT POCKWOOD POND SET DELIBERATELY

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O Wheatley is working alongside senior officials and staff of the Department of Waste Management to take action on the issues impacting waste management in the Territory. One key area of focus is the Pockwood Pond dumpsite, where the Minister recently visited staff in the company of … Continued

SAME-SEX REFERENDUM COMING TO THE PUBLIC SOON

The territory’s first referendum which will be to decide on the matter of legalising same sex marriage in the Virgin Islands will be forthcoming to the public very soon. This is according to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who did not reveal an exact date, but said the referendum will take place prior to … Continued

WATER SUPPLY RESTORED FOLLOWING DISRUPTIONS IN ROADTOWN AND SURROUNDING AREAS

The Water and Sewerage Department has confirmed the resumption of water supply to Road Town and surrounding areas following a restoration of the water distribution network’s power service. Acting Director Mr. Brian Davis said “The plant is back online, however water levels were completely depleted.  To restore levels, a hard distribution shutdown was done to … Continued

SENIOR INSPECTORS TO REPRESENT THE RVIPF AT THE KING’S CORONATION IN LONDON

Two senior officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be attending the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in London on Saturday, May 6. They are Acting Chief Inspector Dean Robin and Acting Inspector Jacqueline Tom who were selected by the Senior Management Team of the RVIPF in recognition of their work within the ccommunity. … Continued