Troy Christopher, Marieta Flax Headley and Melvin Turnbull discuss the issues and their plans for District Two as they vie to represent the people of the Second District. Ronn Grant caught up with Marietta Flax Headley. Jhaka Wooding caught up with Troy Christopher and Melvin Turnbull Just for the Record.
Chad George, Dr. Karl Dawson and Sylvia Romney Moses discuss the issues and their plans for District One as they vie to represent the people of the First District. Ronn Grant caught up with Dr. Karl Dawson and Chad George. Jhaka Wooding caught up with Sylvia Romney Moses Just for the Record.
Two new homeowners, Miss Tameka Johnson and Miss Brenda Herman, received the keys to their homes as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The keys were handed over to the homeowners by Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn on Monday, March 27 in Sea Cow’s … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ (BVI’s) positive role in the global economy has been underscored in a new independent report launched today: ‘Beyond globalisation: The British Virgin Islands contribution to global prosperity in an uncertain world’ . The report, based on quantitative and qualitative research of firms operating in the BVI1, shows that the BVI is … Continued
Monday, May 8 and Friday, June 16 have been declared public holidays. His Excellency the Governor Mr. John James Rankin, CMG made the proclamation that on May 8 this year, the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will be observed; while June 16 will be designated as the Sovereign’s Birthday, replacing the previously issued … Continued
The public is advised that the Revised Voters’ List for 2023 has been published. Supervisor of Elections Ms. Scherrie Griffin said in accordance with Section 23 (1) of the Elections Act, 1994 and Amendments, the list shall be available to view during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Ms. Griffin said, “The … Continued
Forty-five (45) persons have been trained for the Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (RATED) programme designed to foster competitiveness in the labour market and to promote career development. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Mrs. Elvia Smith-Maduro stated that the training was facilitated by the Premier’s Office across multiple sectors and industries to … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has appointed Ms. Chidi Liburd as the Director for the Robert Mathavious Institute for Financial Services (RMI). President of HLSCC, Dr. Richard Georges explained that Ms. Liburd will be responsible for providing the RMI with leadership in curricular issues, customer service, human relations and ensuring that the organisation’s … Continued
The Huntum’s Ghut Economic Zone (HGEZ) project is slated to be completed during the second quarter of 2024. Chief of Infrastructure, Planning, Research and Development in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mr. Duane Fraites said that the initial scope of the project was for the construction of three one-storey warehouses for prospective businesses but … Continued
The Virgin Islands community is being urged to be strategic in the way it analyses and assesses buildings as the Environmental Health Division seeks to bring awareness to indoor air quality issues. Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Lionel Michael said while mold is to be considered among indoor air quality concerns, other factors such as … Continued
