The Cable and Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) is celebrating five years of partnership with local, regional, and international agencies and a total of $3.5 million in donations providing digital access and supporting relief and recovery initiatives throughout the Caribbean, with the release of its 2022 Annual Report. Commenting on the milestone, Inge Smidts, Chair of … Continued
Riddim Up Bartending School has just completed a highly successful course with seven students with Caleb Williams and Shante Henry as the top performers in the class. The course has been designed to provide students who have little or no experience in the bartending industry with the competent skills and training needed to meet industry … Continued
Official cabinet documents recently announced the retirement of General Manager Mr. Leroy Abraham from the BVI Electricity Corporation making way for Ms. Symorne Penn the Deputy General Manager to act as General Manager. Abrahams retirement took effect December 31st, 2022 after serving for some 35 years to the BVIEC, 21 of which was spent as … Continued
News reaching our newsroom earlier today Friday April 7th informed of the sudden death of a 9-month-old infant. In an official report police confirmed the death stating, “Police are confirming the sudden death of a 9-month-old infant. Cause of death is still to be determined. No further information will be released at this time.” Unconfirmed reports … Continued
The Committee to Elect Troy Christopher launched, their candidate, Troy E Christopher on Saturday 1st April. Residents of the second district came out, eager to hear his vision and ideas for the district. His message was one of prosperity and new creative ideas to engage all demographics within the community. The night began with prayer … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn has said that the Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to working towards creating a Territory where children are free from discrimination, violence, and injustice. Honourable Penn’s remarks comes into focus as the month of April marks 20 years since the first observation of Child … Continued
Every Thursday, the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr. David D Archer Jr recognises and commends persons in the community to express gratitude for their significant contributions to the Territory of the Virgin Islands. The most recent selection was Mr. Shakoy M. David. Archer said, “This week, I recognised Mr. Shakhoy David. Mr. David … Continued
In an official statement, the Virgin Islands Party has responded to claims by At-Large Independent Candidate Mrs. Mitsy Ellis-Simpson that the Party’s candidate selection process is unfair. Ellis-Simpson made the following comments on Talking Points Radio Programme, “This election is not a matter of taking away votes from anyone. The challenges are there on the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands’ highly anticipated asphalt plant is now on schedule to be commissioned by the end of the second quarter of 2023. Director of the Public Works Department, Mr. Jeremy Hodge said the technical adjustments that would enable the commissioning of the highly anticipated asphalt plant was sent forward by AMMANN, … Continued
In a recent declaration to the people of the Virgin Islands, local attorney Daniel Robert F. Davies has made his declaration to seek a seat in the upcoming April 24th general elections. INSERT CLIP 1 The statement read, “After much thought, I, Daniel Robert F. Davies, have decided to enter into this race as an … Continued
