The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced the commencement of road works on 3,813 linear feet of concrete roadway from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay. Honourable Kye M. Rymer, Minister for Communications and Works, revealed this in a recent statement as he expressed the government’s commitment to executing and completing road improvement works and … Continued
The territory’s roadways are expected to undergo major rehabilitation works in the coming months following an announcement by the Minister of Communication and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer on Tuesday. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Rymer outlined the strategy for the initiative which promises to bring substantial benefits to the motoring public and the entire … Continued
A police pursuit on Wednesday in Tortola resulted in the arrest of three male suspects. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle traveling towards East End. However, the driver refused to comply and instead accelerated to flee from police. A chase ensued as officers pursued the … Continued
The 2024 BVI Cycling Federation (BVICF) season commenced with high energy and competitive spirit in the first of the two Highway Challenges last weekend, with Calvin Smith riding away victorious with a time of 1:34:47. The challenging route, spanning 33 miles for A Class riders and a single lap for B Class riders, showcased the … Continued
An unidentified male was hospitalized on Saturday evening after sustaining facial injuries in Virgin Gorda. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), officers received a report after 5:00PM on February 17th of an injured man at a residence in The Valley. The initial call indicated the male had facial wounds and blood on … Continued
In a dazzling display of culinary artistry, the first Annual Caribbean Baking Awards took centre stage in the British Virgin Islands on February 16 and 17, leaving a lasting impression as a resounding success. The two-day event brought together nine talented contestants and 21 nominees from across the Caribbean, each vying for recognition and acclaim … Continued
It has come to light that a number of the government’s statutory bodies are significantly behind in submitting their audited financial statements, with some reports being last completed over a decade ago. The alarming discovery was made during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly after the Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie Skelton questioned the … Continued
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) recently provided an update on 2 of its major undertakings this year, the Agriculture and Fisheries Complex and the Farmers’ Reservoir. According to the RDA, these projects are “making strides in the planning phase” as Geotechnical Surveys at both sites are well underway. Providing some insight into what is … Continued
House of Luxury – BVI has announced a new collaboration with the renowned jewelry brand Pandora. The partnership has given birth to the exclusive “House of Luxury x Pandora” range, a collection of unique charms that beautifully capture the essence of the BVI lifestyle. House of Luxury – BVI revealed in a recent post that … Continued
The Office of the Deputy Governor has reported significant headway in the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, noting that approximately 65 percent of the reforms have been completed. According to recent updates from their office, 20 of the 31 recommendations assigned have been completed with 1 no longer applicable and the outstanding … Continued
