Brewers Bay beach will soon have restroom facilities as the Government of the Virgin Islands has entered into an agreement and signed a contract for the construction of restroom facilities with K&C Construction. The Contract Signing Ceremony was held today at the Premier’s Office in Cutlass Tower. After a successful tender process, K & C … Continued
Hon. Alvera Maduro-Caines, representative for the 6th District is once again serving as Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture from February 27th to March 4th. Minister Cains has acted in the position of Education Minister before while serving under the National Democratic Party Administration with then Education Minister Myron V Walwyn. Hon. … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Institute of Education will launch its first of a series of Professional Development Offerings on 9th March through 1st April. The Institute of Education has partnered with The McLain Centre in the Republic of Georgia, the Ministry of Education and The Wellness Centre to launch the first series … Continued
Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley has received the published 2020 ecosystem accounts that continues to provide evidence and support environmental and economic management for the Territory. The 2020 Ecosystem Accounts were officially handed over on Friday February 25th, 2022 by Mr. Jake Kuyer and Ms. Sophie Neupauer of the Economics … Continued
Fifteen-year old, now Grade 12 student, Gift Ogbonnaya of Ciboney Centre for Excellence located in Virgin Gorda was elated to hear the news that she ranked 3rd in the Caribbean for her performance on the 2021 CSEC Examinations for the subject of Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM). Gift completed six (6) CSEC examinations for … Continued
The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) held its General Meeting on Monday 21st February 2022, at the St. Williams Roman Catholic Church in Road Town and during the meeting, a new Executive Committee was elected to serve for the next term. The elected and re-elected officers of the new Committee are: • President – Bishop Ishmael … Continued
Officials of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have officially released the name of the victim of Thursday night’s shooting in Huntums Ghut. Le’Shaughn A. Smith, 30, of Horsepath was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital before 10pm on Thursday February 24th, 2022. Police says initial inquiries suggest that Smith … Continued
On February 22nd, 2022 the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government unanimously passed SB 898, known as “Miya’s Law”. The bill, sponsored by Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando), would improve tenant safety in apartment buildings through required background screenings of employees. In an official statement Senator Stewart said, “I am thrilled with … Continued
From a tender, Virgin Islander Murcella Gordan says she always enjoyed reading, writing and everything about school. However, English was and still is her favorite subject. Today, Murcella’s passion for reading and writing has grown tremendously. She also enjoys, playing soccer and was a member of the BVI’s National Women’s Team for several years. Murcella … Continued
Police have arrested and charged Delroy Matthias Sr., 50, of Pleasant Valley, for Sexual Intercourse with a girl under the age of 13 years. An arrest blotter from the Royal Virgin Islands Police force said Matthias was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 with one signed surety and will be appearing before the Magistrate’s … Continued
