COMMEMORATIVE BOOK LAUNCH OF “THE 1949 MARCH” TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY DUE TO RECENT COVID OUTBREAK

The Commemorative book launch of the 1949 March scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday, November 24th will be held virtually due to the recent Covid exposure in the territory. As announced earlier by officials persons who attended recent events where Covid cases were detected are being asked to monitor and as such organizers made the decision to … Continued

CLIMATE CHANGE A FOCUS FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS IN JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Climate change continues to be a primary focus for the Virgin Islands, a sentiment also echoed by other Overseas Territories (OTs) at the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), according to Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie. On Wednesday, 17 November, the final day of the JMC, Premier represented the Virgin Islands in discussions … Continued

WEST END COMMUNITY TO BENEFIT FROM EMERGENCY SIREN

Residents and visitors in West End, Tortola will be better prepared for emergencies after the installation of a new early warning siren at the West End Community Centre. Nearby residents may hear brief testing of the unit on installation day Tuesday, November 23. Residents should expect the unit to sound for one minute as part … Continued

NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IDENTIFIED AT RECENT PUBLIC EVENTS

GIS The Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed that positive cases of COVID-19 attended the: Fish Fete on Saturday, 13th November, 2021 held on the Festival Grounds Phi Theta Kappa Honour Society Induction Ceremony on Monday, 15th November, 2021 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College The Ministry is asking all persons that attended the … Continued

FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN 2022 BUDGET

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has stated that two-hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) is allocated for Tourism Infrastructure Development as he emphasised the Government’s commitment to developing the Territory’s tourism product in the 2022 Budget Address.  The Premier said several projects will be undertaken including the construction of bathroom facilities at Brewer’s Bay … Continued

RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS OUTLINED IN 2022 BUDGET

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to strengthening the Territory’s energy supply and reducing its carbon footprint. The Premier, while delivering the 2022 Budget Address, referenced the contract signed between the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System Project … Continued

COMMEMORATIVE BOOK “THE 1949 MARCH” LAUNCHES ON WEDNESDAY

Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith said the Department of Culture will be launching the book, “The 1949 Great March” with a special kind of pride and excitement on the 71st anniversary of the commemorative day. The book about the 1949 March will be launched on Wednesday, November 24 by the collaborative efforts of the Ministry … Continued

MOTORISTS STRONGLY ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM USING THE LONG TRENCH/JOHNSON’S GHUT ROADS AS MAJOR REPAIRS CONTINUE

Motorists are being strongly advised by the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities to avoid the Long Trench/Johnson’s Ghut Road as major works continue on that road rehabilitation project. The ministry made the appeal on Friday November 19 as they expressed their concerns with motorists who persist in using the area which is under heavy … Continued