Chairman of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement party Ronnie Skelton is promising to completely repeal the Retiring Allowances Act if his party is successful in the upcoming general election. The Act which continues to spark concerns among residents and some political candidates was recently brought to the spotlight by National Democratic Party candidate Myron Walwyn, … Continued
Chairman of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement Ronnie Skelton has promised that if his party is successful at the polls on April 24, his government will assist local farmers by providing them with free water for their crops and animals. Skelton made the promise during his party’s election campaign in the Third District on Friday, … 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
Ninth District candidate under the National Democratic Party (NDP) Coy Levons has said that it is time that the residents of Anegada be treated with fairness, adding that the times of accepting mediocrity are over. The comments came during his speech on the sister island on Sunday at an NDP campaign rally. Levons said the … Continued
The progressive parties in the Virgin Islands have formed an alliance and the Chairman of Progressives United Hon. Julian Fraser said he is confident that a coalition government will exist in the next House of Assembly. Fraser, who will be contesting to be reelected within the Third District made the statement at the official launch … Continued
Approximately 70 boats representing an estimated 13 countries across the world are presently competing at the 50th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. The festival which officially commenced on Monday, March 27 at Nanny Cay, Tortola is said to have nearly 1000 sailors taking part in the festival. This is according to the Director of … Continued
District 1 candidate under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement party Sylvia Moses has promised to investigate the Solid Waste Disposal Plant at Pockwood Pond within the first three months of taking office if elected. Moses made the promise during a recent campaign launch within her district, stating that if elected, resolving the long-standing Pockwood Pond … 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 BVI now has a tool that will allow mariners the ability to report suspicious behavior observed within the territory’s borders and shorelines to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The initiative which was funded by the Marine Association of the BVI is officially called Operation Island Watch, and was launched this morning, Thursday, March … Continued
Physical Education teachers at the Elmore Stoutt High School recently completed training sessions on the basics of the territory’s national sport, softball, which included practical and theory sessions. The sessions were an initiative from the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, and were completed on Monday, March 27 by President of Baseball Affairs Josh Ridgway, … Continued
