Fay Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin are among a group of artistes selected for the latest Apple Music Sessions. The duo both contributed a four-track EP each for the Sessions, which were released on Monday, August 15 on Apple Music. One of the featured songs “Island Vibe” was produced by Virgin Islander Alton Bertie. Other … Continued
The following is a commentary from Shaina Smith-Archer. As I watch the implementation of the COI reforms unfold, my mind took me back to 2003 when I joined the public service at the Ministry of Finance when public service “reform” was in full swing” but has not borne adequate fruit and I conclude that past … Continued
Commercial fishers and the public are notified that the Conch (Strombus gigas) and Whelk (Cittarium pica) fishing season will be closed on August 15 in accordance with the Fisheries Regulations, 2003. According to a notice from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, no person shall catch, sell, offer for sale, buy, import or export any … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the Government of the Virgin Islands is in the process of adding another component to the greener, safer, more pedestrian-friendly efforts by way of solar-powered crosswalk signals. Honourable Rymer in a statement during the Sixth Sitting of the Fourth House of Assembly … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Major Crime Team today charged Jose Almestica, 33, with murder in the shooting death of Deverson Williams. Almestica, who is being detained at the HM Prison in Balsum Ghut awaiting trial on multiple firearm and drug charges, was today removed from the facility, questioned and subsequently charged with one … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is reporting a largely incident free August Festival as it relates to events specific to the celebration. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool says police coverage to all of the planned events were effective and consistent. While there were minor scuffles, officers quickly separated persons with the help of citizens … Continued
Daughter of the soil Mrs. Marilin Malone Bass, will join the list of local authors, when she launches her book Boundless Childhood Joy: Tales from and around the Garden next week. The book is a collection of short stories about Marilin’s childhood growing up in Fat Hog’s Bay, on the island of Tortola in the … Continued
Serena Williams is winding down her legendary tennis career and announced she will retire in the coming weeks — perhaps after the U.S. Open. In an Instagram post previewing her appearance on the cover of the September issue of Vogue, the 40-year-old Williams wrote: “There comes a time in life when we have to decide … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development and Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn has released volume two of the District 8 Community Newsletter for the purpose of bringing awareness of the issues in the community and in effort to work together to find solutions to social, mental, physical and economic issues.” In … Continued
Green VI, in partnership with government departments, is working to expand the WE RECYCLE programme for better waste management and reduce the risk of disease-carrying mosquitoes for better health. To help with this work and other areas of BVI betterment, the organisation is inviting all residents to take part in a territory-wide KAP survey of … Continued
