Premier Andrew Fahie recently penned a letter to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley, congratulating her on the resounding clean sweep re-election victory on January 19, 2022. He commended Prime Minister Mottley for her leadership shown throughout the region since her first term in office. In his letter he wrote, “I … Continued
Fresh, organic food is being produced in District 7, as a direct result of the success of the District 7 Garden Programme. The programme, which was launched last May, is well underway with 13 participants growing various “quick” crops under the tutelage of local agriculture expert and entrepreneur Mrs. Arona Fahie-Forbes. Commenting on the progress … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded two additional COVID-related deaths but the recoveries continue to surpass new cases, reducing the total active cases in the territory to 415. This was confirmed in an epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health dated today Tuesday January 25. The report stated that the BVI has now recorded a … Continued
Senior Opposition Legislator Julian Fraser has said that if the BVI becomes an independent territory its currency will not be affected nor will its ties with the United Kingdom cease. Fraser made the statement during a recent session in the House of Assembly as he responded to rumors which he said has been circulating across … Continued
Within the past weeks several reports have been made via social media platforms in the Virgin Islands of a predator attacking women at the A.O Shirley Recreational Grounds in the early mornings. One post warning residents stated, “Ladies (and everyone really), please beware of a man attacking women on the A. O. Shirley Grounds in … Continued
St. Lucian Kurt Menal has been named as the new Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA). This was confirmed in a media release from the Airports Authority on Tuesday January 25, which said that Menal commenced his duty as the new airports boss yesterday Monday. Menal is said to have more than 25 … Continued
The subject of the previously approved plans not being used in the rebuilding of the Elmore Stoutt has been the topic of conversation among public forums within the past weeks, with both former and present legislators weighing in on the matter, as well as residents. In a recent Facebook post former Education Minister Myron E … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, Leader of the Opposition and District 8 representative Hon. Marlon A Penn paid tribute to stalwart businessman Clarence C Thomas who passed away on January 21st, 2022. Mr. Thomas, 86 years was well known for his contributions towards the businessman community in providing empire-building initiatives that allowed Virgin Islanders a … Continued
The BVI Red Cross recently launched an online blood donor campaign to attract new blood donors. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been an overwhelming increasing number of requests for blood donations. In an invited comment, The BVI Red Cross said, “The issue we are facing is not the issue of persons … Continued
In recognizing and admiring the public-private collaboration in outing a recent fire at Princess Quarters along Copper Mine Road, Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. Honourable Kye Rymer, Minister for Transportation and Works said, “One of the finest human attributes is that when things seem to be at their worst, that is when people … Continued
