REMEMBERING RODNEY ‘MILEAGE’ SIMMONDS SR. AND BOB EARL HODGE; THE HORSEMEN, THE LEGACY! ONE YEAR LATER

It’s been said that, “Horse racing is the sport of Kings” and when one reflects on the significant contributions Rodney “Mileage” Simmonds Sr. of “The Boys Stables” and Bob Earl Hodge of “L&B Stables” made to the sport of horse racing, they indeed could simply be classified as kings. As the one-year anniversary of the … Continued

3RD DISTRICT REP SAYS POCKWOOD POND INCINERATOR DEVICE IS NOT COMING AND WON’T BE FIXED

In response to the Minister of Health Hon. Carvin Malones recent declaration that the long awaited scrubber device for the Pockwood Pond incinerator will be arriving shortly; third District Representative Julian Fraser has insisted that scrubber device is not coming and should not be expected to get fixed. This was stated in the oppositions most … Continued

CRUISE PASSENGER DIES AT DEVIL’S BAY VIRGIN GORDA

In an official comment the Royal Virgin Islands police confirmed that a male tourist was found unresponsive at Devil’s Bay, Virgin Gorda. The statement said, “Police confirmed that 66-year-old male was found unresponsive in the waters off Devil’s Bay this morning. He was later pronounced dead.” Officials further said the cause of death is unknown. … Continued

IT’S’ OFFICIAL! NEWLY RENOVATED FLAX ADMIN BUILDING ON VG COMMISSIONED

The newly renovated Flax Administration Building on Virgin Gorda has officially been commissioned on the sister island of Virgin Gorda with an official ceremony and ribbon cutting. The event was attended by legislators, senior government officials, and residents from across the territory. In his remarks Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon. Andrew A Fahie said, … Continued

BVIPA WILL NO LONGER ISSUE INTERNATIONAL FERRY PASSENGER SCHEDULE NOTIFICATIONS

In an official statement the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has notified the public that effective immediately the Authority will no longer be publishing international ferry schedules. It has been customary for the Authority to issue international ferry schedules to the general public. The statement added, “The BVIPA will only be making announcements on … Continued

MEETING WITH FARMERS & FISHERS STAKEHOLDERS MEETING SCHEDULED

The Government of the Virgin Islands in its continued commitment to ensuring stakeholders are engaged, is tackling the conversation of food production sectors in the Virgin Islands. The aim is creating a progressive and sustained industry through the support of legislation. The meetings are with stakeholders in farmers and fisher’s industry are as follows: Meeting … Continued

FORGE TO HOST WEEKEND “ENTREPRENEURS ON FIRE EXPO”

FORGE Business Center BVI will be hosting yet another Entrepreneur Business Expo. The Expo takes place on Saturday February 5th, 2022 10am-1pm at Forge Pockwood Pound and 2pm-6pm at the R&R Malone Complex. Event sponsors are CCT, Riteway Food Markets, Infinite Solutions, Ogier, Bobbys Marketplace and MWM Wealth Management. Minister for Health Hon. Carvin Malone … Continued

ROAD PROJECT CONTINUES AT FISH BAY

In continuing its programme of upgrading the Territory’s roads, the Government of Virgin Islands has resumed works on the Fish Bay Road project. Minor traffic disruptions are expected over the course of works and the two-lane traffic along the Blackburn Highway in the vicinity of the works will be maintained without compromising safety.  Access to … Continued