Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer has said that his ministry stands ready and committed to support every effort to enhance the system of airports in the Territory. Honourable Rymer’s comments come on the heels of the Territory’s participation in the recently held Airport Expansion summit for Latin America and the Caribbean held … Continued
Climate response and energy savings measures in a functional layout were on the agenda during stakeholder discussions on the new West End Ferry Terminal (WEFT) held on February 15 and 16. The meetings were held to finalise the new terminal’s conceptual designs, facilitated by RDA Contract Supervisor and Project Manager Sergio Dantas and Community Liaison … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to celebrate the life of the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt and will be observing the 23rd anniversary of this commemorative occasion on March 5. Mr. Stoutt considered as one of the Territory’s greatest visionary leaders will be remembered this year under the theme, “Country Man Comes to … Continued
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
