While His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition stands united with the Government of the Virgin Islands in its opposition to His Excellency Governor John Rankin’s bid for expanded powers, Tuesday’s press conference revealed fissures within the group regarding the best approach. Honourable Marlon Penn, Representative for the 8th District, advocated for unwavering collaboration, saying that the Opposition … Continued
Forty-six public officers living and working on Virgin Gorda have completed the Public Service 101 Course that will aid them in the successful execution of their duties. The public officers who serve in various departments all received vital information on the Government’s history and operations in the session held from November 7 to 9. Permanent … Continued
The Government’s Customer Service Care Centre has launched its live-chat feature, in an effort to ensure customers can easily access the Government’s services. The feature allows individuals to contact the centre through messaging, and receive instant support and is accessible through https://bvips.org. Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome, MBE … Continued
Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith has lauded the “Remember My Name” performing arts production that honoured ten Virgin Islands heroes as a major success. Dr. Smith said the performance made an earnest call for Virgin Islanders to reflect on the significant contributions made by the ten recently designated heroes and their altruistic efforts towards … Continued
The Ministry of Education has announced that the students of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School have been temporarily relocated until their new school building is complete. Ministry officials met with the principal, staff and parents of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School on Thursday, November 2 to discuss suggestions for the relocation following which … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has recently made several arrests related to drug possession and intent to supply, according to their latest arrest blotter. Police say that on the morning of October 28th, Jehkahlibbah Williams, an 18-year-old, was arrested and charged for unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply and unlawful … Continued
The Joyce Samuel Primary School located in Belle Vue will not be accessible to students and teachers for another week. The announcement of the delayed school opening came on the evening of Thursday September 7th via a letter to parents from the Acting Chief Education Officer Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe. The letter stated, “In keeping with … Continued
On Thursday August 24th, CEO of CCT Mr. Averad Penn and members of staff shared a light moment with the Director of the Youth Empowerment Programme Hon. Stacey Mather MBE, along with staff and students of YEP, as the only local Virgin Islands telecommunications provider donated two benches to the organization. Mr. Averad Penn pledged … Continued
The following is commentary by Shaina M. Smith-Archer. I heard about the call for comments in the news on increasing the minimum wage, and there is so much here I don’t know which corner to start at. I think we should first complete the population census to understand what is really going on in our … Continued
District Six Representative, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has established an employment task force to address the unemployment issue in his district. The task force, which is chaired by Mrs. Toyer Fahie, is comprised of twelve business and human resources management professionals who will work with unemployed district residents to provide them with employment opportunities and … Continued
