The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting residents of Jost Van Dyke and interested members of the wider community to attend a discussion on the impending construction of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School this Thursday – September 15th. The “Pre – Construction Community Meeting” will commence at 10:30 am and will … Continued
Former Legislator, Honourable Cyril Lewis Walters, MBE, has transitioned. His passing was made public knowledge in a statement by Acting Premier, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer on Tuesday, which stated that Walters had passed earlier that same morning. Rymer said that as he lived, Walters was well known, highly respected and much … Continued
Since 2007, when the Department of Conservation & Fisheries took the lead for annual BVI International Coastal Cleanups, numerous organisations and individuals have pitched in to clean up our beaches and waterways. Thanks to the 17 million volunteers around the globe who have supported this effort over the past 35 years, 348 million pounds of … Continued
HireBVI will host Adopt a Classroom initiative on October 5. The Adopt a Classroom Initiative, under the theme “The Future is Now” invites students that would love the chance for their classroom to win school and stationery supplies to complete a form at www.hirebvi.com/adoptaclassroom. Upon completion, the classroom will be entered into a raffle for … Continued
Governor of the Virgin Islands his Excellency John Rankin CMG in an official declaration stated that “whereas it is provided by section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap.199) that it shall be lawful for the Governor with the advice of the cabinet to issue a proclamation appointing a special day to be reserved as … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley is out of Territory from September 12th to September 20th, a period during which he will attend the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Wheatley will first attend the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Cayman Event in the Cayman Islands, and from there will travel to the United Kingdom. According … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has allocated new funds to assist Virgin Islanders in paying off their monthly electricity bills without breaking the bank. The announcement was made by Acting Premier, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer in a recent statement. Rymer assured Virgin Islanders that the Government has not turned a … Continued
The following is commentary from Dr. Charles H. Wheatley. One of the weak links in leadership in the British Virgin Islands is Communication. Many of our leaders with other excellent qualities fail to be successful leaders due to inadequate communication skills. That is the main reason why I choose to reflect on this quality … Continued
Supervisor of Elections, Ms. Scherrie Griffin has said that the Preliminary Voters’ List for 2022 is available for inspection beginning September 9. Ms. Griffin said in accordance with Section 18 (5)(b) of the Elections Act, 1994 and Amendments, the list is available for inspection for a period of ten days ending on September 19. The … Continued
What makes a great public officer? That was the question Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. sought to address during his monthly message for September 2022. The Deputy Governor said, ” I believe that anyone that decides to work for the public service must have people at their heart. They must decide that coming to work … Continued
