A shooting incident occurred late last evening Saturday February 18th, 2023 and has left one male nursing injuries. The Royal Virgin Islands Police confirmed the incident by stating, “The RVIPF confirms a shooting incident late last night in the Long Bush area. One male is being treated for injuries at the hospital. No further information … Continued
In a recent Government Information Services release issued on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Cabinet made the decision to begin issuing outstanding increments to public officers. Cabinet has decided to pay eligible public officers performance year increments, with arrears, for 2018 and 2019 to commence immediately and be substantially completed by end of the Second Quarter … Continued
In part 1 of this commentary, I started sharing my thoughts on the Constitutional Review and why this exercise is laying the foundation for the best days of these Islands we call home. The more research I conduct on this topic I realise more that the system we have is not truly a democratic system … Continued
The BVI Government’s Representative Office in Hong Kong (BVI Hong Kong Office), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, is pleased to announce the opening of 2023-24 Applications for the BVI’s “Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme.” The programme seeks to strengthen the Territory’s ties with Asia through international education and cultural exchange. This is an exciting … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley will be joining other Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the 44th Regular Meeting this week. The Conference of Heads of Government meeting is being convened in Nassau, The Bahamas from February 15 to February 17. Premier Wheatley will be accompanied … Continued
Virgin Gordian Ms. Esme Wheatley passed away today February 14th, 2023 at the Nurse Iris O’neal Clinic on Virgin Gorda at the age of 93. Ms. Wheatley was born on March 3rd, 1929 and was the mother of 9th District Representative Hon. Vincent Wheatley along with Verne, Albert, Ena Wheatley and Arlene Wheatley-Parsons. In … Continued
Uterine fibroids, gynecological cancer, uterine prolapse, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia, adenomyosis, and severe pelvic inflammatory disease. These are just a few reasons women must make the tough decision to have a hysterectomy. Women and men are invited to come out on 18 February and to have a CONVO IN THE TROPIX titled LET’S TALK … Continued
More than 60,000 passengers have accessed the City of Road Town with the Park and Ride Shuttle Service launched one year ago. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer said that the service which provides essential transportation around the city has been a “resounding success”. Honourable Rymer said, “We have seen … Continued
Improving contractors and suppliers’ capacity to effectively respond to bidding opportunities was the centre focus when the RDA held its first Procurement Workshop for 2023 on Virgin Gorda. A clear illustration on the bidding process and the processes involved in bidding for contracts was outlined to the contractors and suppliers, as well a new topic; … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting a training programme for public officials on Shock Responsive Social Systems (SRSP) in the Virgin Islands. The training workshop will be held from February 14 to 17 in conjunction with the World Food Programme (WFP). The four-day workshop aims to foster a multi-stakeholder dialogue on … Continued
