In a recent tribute Hon. Marlon A Penn shared his tribute to the late Hon. Cyril Lewis Walters. Malone said, “As your Minister for Health and Social Development, Representative for the Eighth District, it is with a deep sense of sadness that I wish to offer condolences to the Territory and the Walters family on … Continued
Recent court filings made public see US prosecutors sharing new evidence with the defense in the matter involving former Premier, Andrew Fahie and co-defendants Kadeem Maynard along with his mother, former BVI Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Maynard. The court filing by prosecutors informed that they obtained additional video recordings and electronic data taken from devices … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are being advised to pay close attention and prepare for possible effects of Tropical Storm Fiona, which is expected to affect the territory this weekend. According to a recent weather advisory from the Department of Disaster Management, the center of Tropical Storm Fiona was located near latitude 16.6 degrees North, … Continued
The Gateway to your Getaway starts when you turn the first page to a fountain of information, news worthy articles, great savings and interesting insights. At TPPL, we continue to look at new ways to connect to the glocal (local and global) market by providing a snapshot of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting residents of Jost Van Dyke and interested members of the wider community to attend a discussion on the impending construction of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School this Thursday – September 15th. The “Pre – Construction Community Meeting” will commence at 10:30 am and will … Continued
Former Legislator, Honourable Cyril Lewis Walters, MBE, has transitioned. His passing was made public knowledge in a statement by Acting Premier, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer on Tuesday, which stated that Walters had passed earlier that same morning. Rymer said that as he lived, Walters was well known, highly respected and much … Continued
Since 2007, when the Department of Conservation & Fisheries took the lead for annual BVI International Coastal Cleanups, numerous organisations and individuals have pitched in to clean up our beaches and waterways. Thanks to the 17 million volunteers around the globe who have supported this effort over the past 35 years, 348 million pounds of … Continued
HireBVI will host Adopt a Classroom initiative on October 5. The Adopt a Classroom Initiative, under the theme “The Future is Now” invites students that would love the chance for their classroom to win school and stationery supplies to complete a form at www.hirebvi.com/adoptaclassroom. Upon completion, the classroom will be entered into a raffle for … Continued
Governor of the Virgin Islands his Excellency John Rankin CMG in an official declaration stated that “whereas it is provided by section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap.199) that it shall be lawful for the Governor with the advice of the cabinet to issue a proclamation appointing a special day to be reserved as … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley is out of Territory from September 12th to September 20th, a period during which he will attend the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Wheatley will first attend the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Cayman Event in the Cayman Islands, and from there will travel to the United Kingdom. According … Continued
