TROPICAL STORM EARL TO CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE BVI TODAY WITH THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON

The British Virgin Islands is expected to experience thunderstorms this afternoon as spiral bands from Tropical Storm Earl continue to affect the territory. This is according to an early morning weather forecast update by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). The forecast predicts that the weak spiral bands from Tropical Storm Earl, aided by a … Continued

VIRGIN ISLANDS BUILDING VECTOR MANAGEMENT CAPACITY

The Virgin Islands is receiving assistance from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to build capacity to enhance vector control. Head of the Vector Borne Disease Unit at CARPHA Dr. Horace Cox and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Maria Garcia Joseph visited the Territory to monitor and evaluate the implementation of integrated vector management activities. Dr. … Continued

CANE GARDEN BAY POST OFFICE REOPENS

Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer has said that the newly constructed Post Office at Cane Garden Bay is a state of the art facility that was fully funded by the Government of the Virgin Islands. Honourable Rymer, while speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the post … Continued

PREMIER SAYS BVIEC MUST ANSWER ON THE RISING COST OF ELECTRICITY – INFORMING & EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IS NEEDED

Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley has lamented a lapse in communication between government statutory bodies and the general public, which he believes is a result of these bodies largely failing to respond to the queries and concerns of the public. The premier made these comments as he responded to a question of whether the … Continued

PENN URGES SUPPORT AND COMPASSION AS THE TERRITORY OBSERVES WORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH

The month of September is internationally recognized as “World Alzheimer’s Month”, a period designated to raise awareness and break the stigmas surrounding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. This year’s observation is under the theme “Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s”, the same as last year but with a special focus on post-diagnosis support this time around. Minister for Health … Continued

HANLEY CHARGED IN RELATION TO WEDNESDAY’S PURCELL ESTATE BASKETBALL COURT STABBING

A Purcell Estate man has been charged for the stabbing incident which occurred on Wednesday morning that left one male with several puncture wounds about his body. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed the charges in a media release, which identified the man charged as 33-year-old Selroy Hanley. According to the release, officers of … Continued

THE MIAMI-BASED BVIPA LLC TO BE DISSOLVED – PLANS TO ESTABLISH A NEW COMPANY AT THE LOCATION

The National Unity Government is seeking to have the Miami-based BVI Ports Authority LLC (Limited Liability Company) dissolved with plans of reestablishing another company to maintain the office space. This is according to the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the comment in response to questions posed by the … Continued

RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT THERE’S LITTLE APPETITE FOR POLITICAL ADVANCEMENT- SAYS MALONE

British Overseas Territories, inclusive of the British Virgin Islands, have little appetite for greater political independence. This is one of the conclusions which has emerged from research being conducted by Territorial At Large Representative Carvin Malone surrounding the “One BVI Agenda”. Though some may disagree with the statement, and themselves believe that the territory has … Continued