Commercial fishers and the public are notified that the Conch (Strombus gigas) and Whelk (Cittarium pica) fishing season will be closed on August 15 in accordance with the Fisheries Regulations, 2003. According to a notice from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, no person shall catch, sell, offer for sale, buy, import or export any … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the Government of the Virgin Islands is in the process of adding another component to the greener, safer, more pedestrian-friendly efforts by way of solar-powered crosswalk signals. Honourable Rymer in a statement during the Sixth Sitting of the Fourth House of Assembly … Continued
A territory-wide motorcade celebration and a cash reward may be on the cards for the double Commonwealth Games champion Kyron McMaster to honour his historic achievement at the recently concluded international competition. McMaster, who became the first repeat champion of the Commonwealth Games in 52 years, stormed to gold in the Men’s 400-Meter-Hurdles event with … Continued
While addressing the press earlier this week Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided an update on the progress of ongoing efforts to identify and engage the candidates who will form the Commission of Inquiry Implementation Unit. It was previously disclosed by the government that this unit would be commissioned for the purpose of monitoring … Continued
Residents will soon have the verdict regarding the controversial “Police in Paradise” video as the National Security Council (NSC) is scheduled to meet this week to discuss the matter. This was confirmed by Governor His Excellency John Rankin during a joint press conference with the premier on Wednesday. When asked about an update on the … Continued
September 6, 2022, will mark the 5th anniversary of the passage of Hurricane Irma, a category 5 Hurricane which ravaged the territory in 2017, causing extensive damage to the infrastructure and changing the lives of residents for the foreseeable future. With this observation looming ahead, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley believes that Virgin Islanders … Continued
Public officers or employees of statutory bodies who obstruct, hinder or resist the Auditor General and the Director of Internal Audit from conducting their investigations will now face stiff penalties, including suspension, demotion or dismissal. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure during a joint press conference with Governor His Excellency John Rankin … Continued
While providing an account of his recent trip to the United Kingdom (UK), Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed that the trip included several interactions with dignitaries also in attendance at the Commonwealth Games, and a meeting with UK Minister for Overseas Territories the Right Honourable Amanda Milling. Among other things discussed, Premier Wheatley … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Major Crime Team today charged Jose Almestica, 33, with murder in the shooting death of Deverson Williams. Almestica, who is being detained at the HM Prison in Balsum Ghut awaiting trial on multiple firearm and drug charges, was today removed from the facility, questioned and subsequently charged with one … Continued
On the eve of a new school year in the territory, the Ministry of Education is preparing to say farewell to some of the long standing, dedicated educators who are due for retirement following several decades of service in the schooling system. These educators were recognized by Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro during … Continued
