Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier and Minister for Finance of the Virgin Islands (VI) and Mrs. Wheatley led a delegation to attend the inauguration of Governor, Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. of the United States of the Virgin Islands (USVI), in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas on Monday, 2nd … Continued
The Community Policing Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force partnered with a local business in an effort to give back to the Community. In collaboration with Bob’s Gas Station, Community Police Officer for the Road Town district, PC Mitchell John, and members of Cohort 6, presented over 20 gas vouchers to motorists during … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is preparing to commence a formal clamp down on offences related to disturbing the community by persons who have equipped their vehicles with loudspeakers. Commissioner of Police Mark Collins made that reveal as he responded to questions before the Standing Finance Committee. According to the Report on the Deliberations … Continued
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Ronnie Skelton has cautioned the current Government of the Virgin Islands and anyone seeking to succeed their term in office that disbanding the RDA would be a mistake. Skelton offered this “free advice” as he spoke at the opening ceremony of … Continued
The reigning CCT Soca Monarch champion Ramon G made the territory proud on Wednesday after placing second in the regional 2023 Soca Party Monarch Jumpy competition in St. Croix. Performing his song Mass Intentions, Ramon G pulled out all the stops and left everything on stage as he gained the second place prize of $3000 … Continued
Opposition leader Honourable Julian Fraser has asked the government when will they get the National Health Insurance scheme operating as it should. Fraser raised the question during a recent session of the House of Assembly following what he described to be persistent problems that continue to exist from within the NHI. He said a recent … Continued
“The Time Has Come” – A fitting theme adorned to the ceremonial opening of the Elmore Stoutt High School, as it emerged completed from a Redevelopment Project. The school year for ESHS opened in grand style on January 3rd, with a well attended ceremony at the campus. A brief look at the programme would reveal … Continued
The Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) Project will have a complement of locals who have been trained and certified to build and maintain the historic project. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony last Thursday, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Power52 Clean Energy Access Mr. Rob Wallace, said the … Continued
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
