Local author Mrs. Valerie Sims will launch her new book “Norman Island: True Treasure Tales” later this week. Ms. Sims said the book is a collection of stories about the history of Norman Island and the hunt for hidden treasure. Her great-great-grandfather Henry O. Creque was rumoured to have found his wealth in a cave in the … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has taken another step in its housing recovery efforts by issuing a housing rebuild grant to beneficiary, Mr. Ted Rabsatt. Mr. Rabsatt will receive a total rebuild grant of $150,000.00 under the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme to assist with the rebuild of his new home which will be … Continued
Taxi man, Ernest Jacob, has won a 65in Samsung Smart TV as part of CCT’s ongoing commitment to reward its loyal customers. The promotion, which ran from February 1 to April 6, gave customers several options for a chance to win. Customers that subscribed to CCT services such as Freedom (postpaid calling and data options), … Continued
Asthmatics and persons with respiratory conditions in the vicinity of the demolition of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School are being urged to take the necessary precautions including the wearing of masks. Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith said the demolition, which has started, is expected to be completed in an estimated two-week … Continued
FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited has announced that the sale of its assets of FirstCaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited in St. Kitts to St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Limited (SKNANB) will not now go ahead. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (‘ECCB’) provided conditional approval for the sale of the assets and banking business of FirstCaribbean International Bank … Continued
Two new homeowners, Miss Tameka Johnson and Miss Brenda Herman, received the keys to their homes as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The keys were handed over to the homeowners by Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn on Monday, March 27 in Sea Cow’s … Continued
The public is advised that the Revised Voters’ List for 2023 has been published. Supervisor of Elections Ms. Scherrie Griffin said in accordance with Section 23 (1) of the Elections Act, 1994 and Amendments, the list shall be available to view during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Ms. Griffin said, “The … Continued
Forty-five (45) persons have been trained for the Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (RATED) programme designed to foster competitiveness in the labour market and to promote career development. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Mrs. Elvia Smith-Maduro stated that the training was facilitated by the Premier’s Office across multiple sectors and industries to … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has appointed Ms. Chidi Liburd as the Director for the Robert Mathavious Institute for Financial Services (RMI). President of HLSCC, Dr. Richard Georges explained that Ms. Liburd will be responsible for providing the RMI with leadership in curricular issues, customer service, human relations and ensuring that the organisation’s … Continued
The Virgin Islands is encouraged to continue to embrace its poets and poetry as it joined the rest of the world in observing World Poetry Day on March 21. Secretary General of the BVI National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Allison Flax-Archer said the observance of the day encourages persons to understand the importance of poetic … Continued
