VI Consortium USVI residents, especially those in St. Thomas, may soon see cruise ships at ports of call again, as the once bustling cruise tourism operation that sustained many livelihoods on the island see some revival in the next few months. During a West Indian Company Board of Directors meeting held Thursday, Interim President and CEO, … Continued
A retaining wall has collapsed resulting in extensive damages as two vehicles were crushed in its part. Based on reports reaching our newsroom, it may have been as a result of the recent torrential rainfall over the last few days. Other reports suggest that while no one was injured, the incident occurred shortly after one … Continued
GIS The beach at St. Thomas Bay in Valley, Virgin Gorda extending from Fort Point to Collision Point is closed to recreational use due to results of water quality testing. Laboratory Technician in the Environment and Climate Change Unit of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Ms. Atoya George said, “The unit collected and tested … Continued
GIS The Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP) will be re-launched on Tuesday, October 20 and re-assigned under the ambit of the House of Assembly in keeping with the Commonwealth Parliament best practices. Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Julian Willock said he was very excited that the programme to build young democracy is being … Continued
GIS The winners of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Backyard Garden Competition have been announced. The winners are: Best Backyard Garden (In the Ground) – Dawn and Ortley George Best Container Garden – Novy Manzano Best Youth Garden – Delonte Hillhouse Best Garden Photo – Marvin Joseph Other winners of prizes are: Anjanique Cheltenham … Continued
GIS Three contracts for major recovery projects including Rehabilitation and Slope Stabilisation Works on Tortola and repair of the Vanterpool Administration Building on Virgin Gorda were signed today by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA). Caribbean Environmental Restoration Ltd was awarded two contracts for Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stabilisation Works at Little Dix Hill in … Continued
Four men, including a minor, were arrested following a robbery last night outside a supermarket on Lee Road in The Valley, Virgin Gorda. Initial reports indicate that two masked males, one armed with a firearm, approached two individuals outside the supermarket, snatched their handbags, ran to the back of the store and escaped in a vehicle. Officers of the Virgin Gorda Police Station responded immediately and apprehended three suspects, … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has congratulated Bishop Ishmael Charles on his appointment as Honourary Consul to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The announcement of Bishop Charles’ appointment comes days before the official opening of the country’s first consular office in the Territory on Friday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m. … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving forward with its recovery programme with the signing of Deeds of Contribution to enhance two law enforcement buildings in the Territory—the Magistrate’s Court and Road Town Police Station. His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J. U. Jaspert and Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie … Continued
Officers of the Major Crime Team have charged one man with keeping an illegal firearm after a search warrant executed yesterday on a home in Greenland uncovered the loaded handgun. Dajshon Benjamin, 24, of Greenland is to appear in court today to face the charge. Others will likely be also prosecuted in relation to the same weapon. Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews says that the recent arrests in firearm-related offences is due to the commendable tenacity of his officers. … Continued
