The Virgin Islands Horticulture Society is advocating for environmental stewardship across the territory. The Society made it clear that it does not plan to duplicate the efforts underway by other organisations. President Portia Harrigan said they have pledged their partnership and emphasized its’ importance. I Meanwhile Secretary Rochelle Smith spoke about the alignment between the … Continued
A 2027 completion date for the Ralph T O’Neal Administrative Complex. The building was damaged by Hurricane Irma seven years ago and members of the public have been raising concerns about the length of time its taking to repair the building and reports of rats and mold in the basement of the building. The Communications … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley has given the assurance that the Virgin Islands is very committed to transforming its electric power infrastructure, particularly in transitioning to sustainable sources. The Premier was addressing the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation 2025 Symposium and Lineworkers Rodeo hosted by the Territory for the first time last … Continued
There is a call for the Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Sharie Decastro to fix the facilities at E. Walwyn Brewley Soft Ball Field which were damaged years ago by Hurricane Irma. The call comes from Host of Speak Out BVI Kishma Penn. During the programme Tuesday evening, Penn said that softball is … Continued
People in the territory are being encouraged to grow their own food especially in light of the critical need for food security. However, a local farmer says he is getting rejection from the Agriculture Department to further that thrust. Craig Glasgow asked the question on facebook. Does anyone know how to get help from the … Continued
Earlier this month, Vanessa King as chair of the STEP BVI branch presented John Glasson with the STEP Founder’s Award as a token of gratitude for the wonderful work which he has done on behalf of STEP BVI. John Glasson is regarded as the “father” of the BVI’s VISTA trust legislation. He and his wife Sheena … Continued
Mrs. British Virgin Islands Globe 2024 and Women in Need, WINBVI Ambassador Rhonda Victor Pinnock is rallying the community for an awareness event to close out Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month on Wednesday, April 30th. During her reign in 2024, Victor Pinnock’s platform was Gender Based/Domestic Violence. And as April is being observed as … Continued
Former Junior Minister for Agriculture – Dr. Karl Dawson believes the territory needs to produce more but says it’s a challenge getting more funds committed to agriculture. Dr Dawson’s comments were made on government’s programme Virgin Islands Voice where he was asked about the steps government intends to take to boost food security in light … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation, BVIEC says the recent tariffs announced by the US President Donald Trump could have an effect on the cost of electricity here. During a BVIEC Press conference last week, General Manager Dr. Neil Smith said they expect the cost to be higher because their fuel is sourced from the United States.
A local businessman believes it is time the BVI tap into the Caribbean market and also produce local food because of the US Tariffs. In an Interview carried on ZBVI radio, Managing Director of Clarence Thomas Limited, CTL Michael Thomas called on government to utilize local farmers through the use of greenhouse technology in the … Continued
