Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Theodore James, has said this year’s Farmers and Fishers’ week celebrates the integral role of farmers and fishers and their involvement in the expansion of a prosperous, thriving and internationally competitive economy. Mr. James said the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will host Farmers and Fishers’ Week this year from … Continued
This morning March 15th, 2023 around 9am, a young woman crossing the Highway opposite BVI Post was struck by a scooter rider. Eyewitnesses shared that two cars on either side stopped for the young women to cross when a scooter rider came down the middle sticking the young woman. It is unclear the magnitude of … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is now a Presidential Partner with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). Chairman of the FCCA and Carnival Corporation & plc Micky Arison said on Monday, March 13 that the Virgin Islands has been a long standing partner of the industry, and that he was thrilled with the agreement which … Continued
The following persons are being asked to make contact with the Office of the Supervisor of Elections. 1. Lynette Pemberton 2. Elizabeth Muddiman Gray 3. Jasmine Claudia Caminada 4. Jermaine Fahie 5. Trevor Frett 6. Vincent Frett 7. Kervin Fahie 8. Perlene Fahie 9. Aretha Fahie 10. Clement R. Fahie 11. Leroy Frett 12. Vadis … Continued
Bryshan Walters is well on his way to receiving his prosthetic leg thanks to the support of the Safe Haven Transitional Centre and officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Community Partnership Unit. Today’s presentation of $5,000 are funds raised as a result of a partnership forged by Safe Haven with the RVIPF community … Continued
The Taiwan Government International Scholarship provides 2 fully funded scholarships to 2 Virgin Islanders to study at any university in Taiwan for up to four years for Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degrees in any field of their choice! The scholarship includes tuition, housing, and a monthly living allowance ($500 Bachelors/$700 Masters or PhD). Applications open … Continued
Yesterday February 27th, 2023, Virgin Islander Nyron Erickson was extradited to the United States. Video footage show Erickson being escorted by armed officers and put onto a Helicopter which reportedly transported him to St. Thomas USVI. Documents dated February 15th, 2023 received by our newsroom showed that the Privy Council rejected Nyron Erickson’s application … Continued
7th District Independent Candidate Perline Scatliffe-Leonard took to the 7th District this past Saturday February 25th to address 7th District constituents in her quest to represent them in the next House of Assembly. The candidate launch was chaired by former legislator and sports commentator Mr. E. Walwyn Brewley and saw selections and speeches by youth … Continued
On December 19th, 2022 it was announced by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, that it was the position of cabinet that a referendum on same-sex marriage take place in the Virgin Islands providing residents the opportunity to share their views on the matter in order for a decision to … Continued
The Third Sitting of the Fifth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly officially returned to its original Head Quarters in Road Town Since March 2020 yesterday February 21st, 2023. The House of Assembly was relocated to the Save the Seed Energy Centre’s sporting facility in Duff’s Bottom due to spacing mandates implemented by the … Continued
