Power52 Team has been awarded a contract for the installation of the Anegada “HRES”, a combined Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on the island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands. Power52 was amongst 76 competitive organizations that met screening criteria, and one of the 30 organizations that participated in the mandatory … Continued
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is hosting a registration drive during the month of July which will automatically enter registrants in a raffle to be held at the end of the month. Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Theodore James, said this month’s promotion is geared at ensuring that all dogs within the Territory are … Continued
Police arrested and charged Isaia Williams, 20 of Johnson’s Ghut for 3 Counts of Burglary and Breach of Curfew. He appeared before the Magistrate’s Court and was remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison to re-appear before the Magistrate’s Court. Police arrested and charged Shaunlee Fahie, 34 of Sophie Bay for 2 counts of Possession of a … Continued
On July 19th, Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Carvin Malone delivered some daunting news of an airline passenger testing positive on arrival into St. Vincent and the Grenadines after travelling from the territory of the Virgin Islands on July 15th. Through vigorous contact tracing, the government of the Virgin Islands have traced the … Continued
Source: Loop News Jawara McIntosh, the youngest son of Jamaican reggae legend Peter Tosh, has died. McIntosh, better known as Tosh 1, died last Friday, three years after being mercilessly beaten at the Bergen County jail in Hackensack, New Jersey by another inmate while serving a sentence for ganja-related charges. The body of Tosh 1 … Continued
The National Hurricane Centre for the past few days continues to monitor Invest 99L/Disturbance 2. As of their 11am update chance of formation has now increased to 80 percent. Disturbance 2 is moving westward across the tropical Atlantic and is located 1390 miles to the east of Trinidad near 9.0N, 39.5W. It is moving to … Continued
Minister of Education and Culture, Hon. Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley announced this morning that the British Virgin Islands will be having some level of festival activities this year. Dr. Wheatley at the time, was speaking at the Rotary Club Sunrise meeting and made the remarks in greeting club members. He was the guest speaker, speaking … Continued
Official reports received from the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands Gazette have confirmed that measures have been taken effective today July 21st, 2020 by the Government of the Virgin Islands on the sister island of Jost Van Dyke, Tortola BVI. These measures are as a result of possible exposure to COVID-19 on Jost Van Dyke, … Continued
The Owners of Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals and Leverick Bay Resort and Marina are happy to announce the appointment of seasoned tourism and travel industry professional, Mrs. Sharon Flax-Brutus as Director of Operations. Sharon was recently Director of Tourism for the British Virgin Islands for more than seven years, and brings numerous years of experience … Continued
The Ministry of National Security in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has confirmed (15) new cases of the coronavirus, one of which allegedly came from the British Virgin Islands. This was confirmed by an official press release letter sent to our newsroom from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The information was further verified local Health … Continued
