In regional news, the Andrew Holness-led Jamaica Labour Party has secured a historic third term after defeating the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) in Jamaica’s 19th general election on Wednesday. Speaking on the heel of the win on Wednesday night, Prime minister-elect Dr Andrew Holness thanked Jamaicans for securing the third term, according to him, … Continued
President Irfaan Ali has claimed victory in both the country’s general and regional elections, declaring that his People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) secured over 240,000 votes and won seven of the country’s ten electoral districts, according to reporting by The Guardian. Ali now faces the daunting challenge of steering one of the world’s fastest-growing economies powered … Continued
Hairstylist Felicia Tonge of Evolution Salon is looking to give back to the community. To this end, Tonge has teamed up with other hairdressers and barbers to offer free braids and Cuts for a fresh start this new school year. The event dubbed Books, brains, braids, and fades takes place this weekend Saturday and Sunday … Continued
Five secondary students have learned to apply their scientific understanding in the Virgin Islands as part of the Department of Disaster Management’s summer programme. The programme covered fields such as engineering, electronics, and environmental conservation and featured guest speakers working in the Virgin Islands, whose interactive sessions on desalination, solar energy, disaster management, meteorology, climate … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Athletics Association (BVIAA) is proudly celebrating a historic milestone as it announces the participation of Team BVI at the upcoming World Athletics Championships, set to take place in Tokyo, Japan, from September 13–21. In a statement on Tuesday, the BVIAA said for the first time since the territory made its debut at … Continued
Minister for Communications and Works, Kye Rymer, has confirmed the completion of an 18-foot retaining wall at the Elmore Stoutt High School, a key flood mitigation measure aimed at protecting the campus from recurring water damage during heavy rains. The Ministry will continue to monitor its performance during the and assess the need for any … Continued
High commissioner of India to Jamaica and non-resident Consul for the Virgin Islands, Mayank Joshi has officially presented his credentials to premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley. The courtesy call, held on Friday, August 29, marked the beginning of formal diplomatic engagement between the Virgin Islands and India. In welcoming Joshi, Premier Wheatley highlighted the Government’s … Continued
Dwynel Davis is the winner of the Virgin Islands Adult Spell-Off which took place over the weekend at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. Davis received the Spell-Off trophy, a gold medallion, a participation certificate, $1,500 in cash, a Cape Air round trip for two. The other winners were Carolyn … Continued
Governor Daniel Pruce says he has no say in determining who the next Police Commissioner should be. Governor Pruce told a press conference last week that the recruitment of a new police commissioner is in the hands of the Police Service Commission, PSC. Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool has already stated publicly stated that … Continued
Several operators of medium and micro small businesses recently received government grants aimed at supporting growth and development in the territory. Deputy Director of the Department of Trade, Investment, Promotion, and Consumer Affairs, Dr Lincoln Bobb addressed grant recipients at a ceremony on Friday, assuring them that the government remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs at … Continued
