As authorities gathered for the official opening of the newly redeveloped Elmore Stoutt High School, there seemed to be a consensus among officials that the ceremony could not proceed without giving due credit to Former Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie. First word on Fahie’s imperative role in the project was from Premier Dr … Continued
Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser is calling on the government to stop the practice of using the Airport Developmental Fund for operational purposes at the BVI Airports Authority. Fraser made the plea during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly after revealing that the practice is one that has been occurring for years. He … Continued
The Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) Project is now expected to be completed by November 2023 following a ground breaking ceremony which was held on the sister island last Thursday. The ground breaking ceremony comes nearly 30 months following the July 2020 announcement that renewable energy company Power52 was the … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority has confirmed the safe arrival of the Virgin Islands (British) first born baby of 2023. In a statement to our newsroom the BVIHSA said, “The Territory, and the BVI Health Services Authority welcomed its first baby for the year at 9:07 am on New Year’s Day. Our 2023 bundle … Continued
As a result of a shooting incident which took place last evening December 31st, 2022 one male is nursing gunshot wounds. After inquiries from our agency, The RVIPF responded by stating, “We can confirm that a male attended the Dr. Orlando Smith hospital and received treatment for a gunshot wound to his leg last night.” … Continued
Ms. Lynette Harrigan, niche Marketing and Liaison Manager at the BVI Tourist Board has been honored with the Member of the British Empire. In an official message Governor Rankin said, “Congratulations to Lynette Harrigan who has been recognised by HM The King in the New Year’s Honours List. Lynette has received an MBE for her … Continued
By Benito Wheatley When former Chief Minister and Minister of Finance the late Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE and his Administration successfully acquired BVI House in July 2002 to set up the BVI London Office, it was with a clear understanding that the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) national interests had grown to a point where … Continued
The RVIPF today Saturday December 31st confirmed that 15-year-old missing Major Bay teen Derrion Jackson has been safely located. After inquiring as to an update on the missing teen by our agency. The RVIPF said in a statement that, “It is thankful for the public’s assistance in locating the missing teen. Derrion has been located … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing teen, Derrion Jackson, a 15-year-old residing in Major Bay who has been missing since December 16, 2022. He was last seen about the East End district. Police were contacted and immediately launched searches in several areas, but have not been able to locate the teen so far. Enquiries were also conducted in the surrounding neighborhoods as well as with known … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is developing an enhanced emergency alerting app, which will be available to the public next year. Costs for the technical development of the app are being shared by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office. In addition to receiving notifications regarding local weather … Continued
