During the recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley laid the “Report on the Examination of the House of Assembly’s Covid-19 Assistance Grants” before the members. The report sparked a debate among the sitting members, particularly those named within, who expressed a shared view that the presentation of the … Continued
The recently released “Report on the Examination of the House of Assembly’s Covid-19 Assistance Grants” has uncovered troubling findings regarding the distribution and management of the grants. The report highlights that the Covid-19 pandemic had a severe impact on the territory’s most vulnerable citizens, leading to the formulation of the HOA Assistance Grants initiative. The … Continued
The Road Town Market Square Project is under scrutiny as concerns arise about the lack of activity and utilization of the newly renovated space. During a recent appearance on the “Talking Points” talk show, Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson, faced questions regarding the current state of the facility. The … Continued
Minister for Education, the Honourable Sharie DeCastro, and her team recently conducted a visit to the JVD Multi-Purpose Educational Facility site, facilitated by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), which is responsible for overseeing the ongoing project. The JVD Multi-Purpose Educational Facility is one of the several projects being carried out by the RDA as … Continued
In a disturbing turn of events, a 39-year-old Kenyan national and Roman Catholic priest, Lawrence Muvengi, has been apprehended by Jamaican authorities on charges of abduction and rape of a minor. According to the police, the alleged incidents occurred in Portmore in March but were only reported last month. The 12-year-old victim positively identified the … Continued
Trinidad and Tobago has confirmed its first case of the Monkeypox virus, according to health authorities there. The patient is a middle-aged man with a history of international travel. The diagnosis was confirmed by the Caribbean Public Health Agency this week. Health authorities there have swiftly initiated a public health response, including contact tracing, to … Continued
The Virgin Islands Education System has announced the appointment of six new principals, marking a step towards strengthening the leadership and improving the quality of education in the territory. Deputy Chief Education Officer (CEO) Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe expressed her pleasure in welcoming the new principals and highlighted the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports’ … Continued
One student of the 2023 graduating class of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division walked away with a $5000 scholarship towards his tertiary education by way of a new scholarship award launched by the O’Neal Alexander Consulting Group that day. The scholarship was presented to Mr. Jim James Joseph-Perez. The recipient was chosen based … Continued
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has released its report on the Virgin Islands (UK) 2023 General Election, providing an assessment of the electoral process and its adherence to international obligations and domestic laws. The team of eight observers visited the Territory from the 17th to the 27th of April to conduct their evaluation of the … Continued
During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye Rymer, announced that the Ministry is actively working towards establishing a National Meteorological Service in the British Virgin Islands. The Ministry, along with relevant agencies including the Airport Authority and Department of Disaster Management, held discussions with Dr. … Continued
