The Department of Trade will begin an outreach programme later this month aimed at educating districts about matters the department will be undertaking in the coming weeks. Jr Minister Lorna Smith who was speaking on the Government’s Virgin Islands Voice Programme Wednesday evening, said many issues like consumer protection and reducing the bureaucracy in the … Continued
A 2027 completion date for the Ralph T O’Neal Administrative Complex. The building was damaged by Hurricane Irma seven years ago and members of the public have been raising concerns about the length of time its taking to repair the building and reports of rats and mold in the basement of the building. The Communications … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley has given the assurance that the Virgin Islands is very committed to transforming its electric power infrastructure, particularly in transitioning to sustainable sources. The Premier was addressing the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation 2025 Symposium and Lineworkers Rodeo hosted by the Territory for the first time last … Continued
Questions are being asked on whether rats are having a field day at the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Building in Roadtown. The administration building was damaged seven years ago by hurricane Irma and despite the works being done to repair it, the building it is yet to be completed. During the recent Alliance Radio Show, … Continued
There is a call for the Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Sharie Decastro to fix the facilities at E. Walwyn Brewley Soft Ball Field which were damaged years ago by Hurricane Irma. The call comes from Host of Speak Out BVI Kishma Penn. During the programme Tuesday evening, Penn said that softball is … Continued
People in the territory are being encouraged to grow their own food especially in light of the critical need for food security. However, a local farmer says he is getting rejection from the Agriculture Department to further that thrust. Craig Glasgow asked the question on facebook. Does anyone know how to get help from the … Continued
Wanted fugitive Erick Rabsatt 24, has been recaptured in the US Virgin Islands. Rabsatt is wanted in connection with the December 2021 murder of Jaimez Stoutt in territory. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kenrick Davis confirmed the recapture of Rabsatt on ZBVI Radio. Stoutt, 31, was shot and killed inside Crystal’s Nightclub in Free Bottom, … Continued
Earlier this month, Vanessa King as chair of the STEP BVI branch presented John Glasson with the STEP Founder’s Award as a token of gratitude for the wonderful work which he has done on behalf of STEP BVI. John Glasson is regarded as the “father” of the BVI’s VISTA trust legislation. He and his wife Sheena … Continued
Things are beginning to take shape with the Incinerator at Pockwood Pond. That’s according to Director of the Department of Waste Management Marcus Solomon. Solomon sated that based on a comprehensive diagnostic report which was completed recently, they are closer to determining a path for the Incinerator which will require a Cabinet decision.
Mrs. British Virgin Islands Globe 2024 and Women in Need, WINBVI Ambassador Rhonda Victor Pinnock is rallying the community for an awareness event to close out Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month on Wednesday, April 30th. During her reign in 2024, Victor Pinnock’s platform was Gender Based/Domestic Violence. And as April is being observed as … Continued
