A drive-by shooting in broad daylight in West End, Tortola has left one local man dead. The incident occurred at approximately 3:57 PM on Saturday, when witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired. The shooting is said to have involved a Jeep Wrangler, though details on the circumstances surrounding the incident remain scarce. The victim, whose … Continued
The Virgin Islands Horticulture Society is advocating for environmental stewardship across the territory. The Society made it clear that it does not plan to duplicate the efforts underway by other organisations. President Portia Harrigan said they have pledged their partnership and emphasized its’ importance. I Meanwhile Secretary Rochelle Smith spoke about the alignment between the … Continued
The Virgin Islands government has increased grants for the Territory’s senior citizens and introduced a special benefit for those reaching 100 years old. Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Vincent Wheatley, made the announcement during the launch of Senior Citizens Month. He praised the Social Development Department for honoring centenarians and emphasized the importance … Continued
Elections are constitutionally due in the territory in 2027, but it seems the parties are getting themselves together. The ruling VIP administration has started a radio programme Virgin Islands Voice every First and Third Wednesdays, the newly formed Alliance also has a radio programme every Second and Fourth Wednesday and now the national Democratic Party, … Continued
The territory’s seniors are coming under the spotlight as Senior Citizens Month is being celebrated. This year is the 36th anniversary of the Senior’s Movement in the territory which is said to be a testament to the strength, resilience and wisdom of the elders of the community. According to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. … Continued
Dropping off and picking up persons at the airport may soon become a thing of the past. Host of Honestly Speaking Claude Skelton Cline is pushing back at what he calls things just being thrown down the BVI’s throat with no proper consultation with the public. During his programme last week, Skelton Cline brought to … Continued
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
