“You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink”, a proverb that reflects the views of Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer as it relates to the adherence of Virgin Islanders to regulations on road use and safety. Rymer told Tola Radio, though he agrees that a revision of … Continued
Director of the BVI Tourist Board Clive McCoy has set the record straight surrounding the Tourist Board’s ongoing search for an “Events Manager” after advertisements for the post became subject to backlash from members of the public. In social media posts seen by our newsroom members of the public raised several questions on the wording … Continued
“I AM…” by C. Haywood, a local clothing brand, is hoping to cast a new light on Valentines in the BVI this year with its “I AM… Strong Enough” Valentines inspired series. The brand’s owner, Curtison Haywood recently sat with Jhaka Wooding, and provided some insight on their approach to the season. Haywood launched the … Continued
Former Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, David Curley has been sentenced to 18 months in jail and 12 months on a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to a charge of official corruption. The sentence was handed down by a Supreme Court this week. Curley’s guilty plea, which was entered last July, meant he … Continued
In his monthly message for January, Deputy Governor David Archer Jr provided some insight into what public officers are to expect in 2023, as they keep up the momentum from what he described as a busy year prior. He noted that public officers could expect some updates on the payment of increments and the direction … Continued
While the British Virgin Islands Red Cross celebrated the 16 graduates who are now qualified to provide home care aid after completing a recent course with the entity, the graduation ceremony was not without reflection on the difficulties of the job ahead and the need for more persons to get involved in such initiatives. As … Continued
VISAR is gearing up to host another major event on its fundraising calendar. On February 10th, members of the public are invited to join the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue and the Governor for the Governor’s Gourmet Gala. Julie Schneider provided some details on what patrons could look out for during a recent interview with … Continued
An outlandish attempt at kidnapping has landed a young woman on the wrong side of the law in Trinidad and Tobago. According to reports, the 24-year-old, who is now in police custody, was detained after she stole a service vehicle from a police station in Central Trinidad and used it to kidnap a toddler in … Continued
Indefinite delays surrounding the BVI’s journey to establish a Medicinal Cannabis industry may be coming to an end following announcements from Premier Dr. the Hon Natalio Wheatley that his recent meetings in the United Kingdom bore positive news in that regard.
VISAR’s Winter Wonderland, which features one of few ice-skating rinks in the Caribbean, was held for the third time throughout the 2022 Holiday Season. The event spanned over several weeks and invited Virgin Islanders of all ages to have some fun on the ice, ultimately with the goal of raising vital funds for the Virgin … Continued
