General Manager of BVIEC Leroy Abraham says the Corporation is waiting with bated breath to see what it believes will be the positive impact of the CARILEC Resiliency and Energy Efficiency Project in helping Virgin Islanders to make more educated decisions when managing their home’s energy consumption. “We have high expectations at BVIEC that this … Continued
Persons who are desirous of purchasing lands and property in the Virgin Islands will now have the information they need readily available following a change in the present policy. Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Honourable Melvin Turnbull said the change in policy is expected to come into effect on Wednesday September 21, and will … Continued
Her Majesty The Queen passed away on 8 September 2022 after 70 years of loyal public service. Further details will be issued concerning the funeral, for which the Territory will be invited to observe two minutes’ silence in honour of Her Majesty The Queen. The Union Flag has been half-masted at the Governor’s Office and … Continued
Elvia Smith- Maduro has been appointed acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office. As Acting Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Smith- Maduro will be responsible for providing advice, assistance and administrative support on the formulation of policy for the ministry, its departments and the Government as a whole. She will also coordinate and manage the functions of … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin hosted a gun salute this afternoon as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday, September 8. Among those present at the ceremony were Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, Members of the National Unity Government, Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser, Territorial At Large Representative … Continued
Six Cuban nationals and one Kittitian were detained this morning for illegal entry into the British Virgin Islands in a joint operation involving the U.S. Coast Guard, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue and the Joint Task Force. This was confirmed in a media release from the police which … Continued
VI Archery Association Caribbean Development Championships & CAC Games Qualifier INSERT PHOTOS THROUGHOUT Winnette Lawrence and Ritseeniyah Georges both competed in the Compound Women division, shooting at 50 meters at the CAC Qualifiers in Santo Domingo. Having departed the territory on September 2, 2022. 19 Countries competed at the CAC Qualifiers comprising of Bahamas, Barbados, … Continued
In an official statement the Government of the Virgin Islands informed stakeholders that until further notice, lands at the Ellis Thomas Downs are no longer accessible to the public, which halts any Horse Racing events from taking place at the recreational facility. The statement read, “The public is advised effective immediately and until further notice … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has indicated that he will be travelling to the United Kingdom to pay his respects to the Royal Family and convey condolences on behalf of the territory following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Premier Wheatley made the statement in a tribute which was dedicated to paying … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin has announced that the territory will be hosting a gun salute this afternoon as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday, September 8. According to a media statement from the Governor’s Office, the gun salute will be fired at 12.00 noon at Queen Elizabeth … Continued
