BVI INVESTMENT CLUB CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Thirty years ago, a group of BVIslanders and Belongers got together amidst a cloud of economic uncertainty that threatened to marginalize Virgin Islanders’ involvement in the economic development of the Territory. After many months of intentional deliberations, discussions, and reflections, the BVI Investment Club was birthed on April 23rd, 1992, with a vision of “sharing … Continued

14 OF SUSPECTED 25 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS OF ROMANIAN AND HAITIAN DECENT DETAINED ON EASTERN END OF ANEGADA; SEARCH CONTINUES FOR OTHERS

Word just in from senior sources within law enforcement in the Virgin Islands have confirmed that between yesterday Sunday April 24th and today April 25th, 2022, some 14 Illegal Immigrants of Romanian and Haitian decent have been detained by law enforcement officials on Anegada, British Virgin Islands.   It is suspected that there are a … Continued

KEVON “SHACK” LETTSOME PUBLICALLY DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR DISTRICT 7 IN NEXT GENERAL ELECTIONS

Today April 25th in a Facebook post, Kevon Lettsome, popularly known as “Shack” publically declared his candidacy for District 7 in next general elections. The community leader who has been vocal on issues within the District did not state which political party he would be running with, however his branding and logo shared along with … Continued

NATURAL RESOURCES MINISTER VINCENT WHEATLEY ENCOURAGES OVERSEAS TERRITORIES TO JOIN FORCES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

Minister for Natural Resources and Labour and 9th District Representative Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley who is presently away from the territory attending a Summit on Climate Change in the Bahamas took a moment to issue a statement via his Facebook page. In encourage overseas territories to join forces for climate change. Minister Whealtey said, “As … Continued

OPINION: SHAINA M SMITH ARCHER ON COI REPORT

I am not surprised by this time line because from the Governor’s first announcement I estimated it would take a month before the report would be made public. And I am still more interested in the UK response to the report. That’s what I am waiting on. Bear in mind they can choose what recommendations … Continued

KEISHA HOLDER-LOPEZ IS NEW CHIEF SURVEYOR

Experienced professional surveyor Mrs. Keisha Holder-Lopez has been appointed as Chief Surveyor. Mrs. Holder-Lopez was appointed effective April 4 for a period of two years following the approval of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin, CMG in accordance with section 92 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 and the advice of the Public … Continued