Ms. Kesia King and Mr. Willis Potter have been appointed as principals in the public school system of the Virgin Islands. Ms. King holds the post of Principal for the Althea Scatliffe Primary School while Mr. Potter is the new Assistant Principal for the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies. The appointments were made effective … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public of an adjustment in the international ferry passenger schedule that started on 1 June2021. There will now be two daily round trip ferry services. Ferry passengers arriving and departing the British Virgin Islands must reserve a ticket with the scheduled ferry operator through their booking portal. The approved passenger capacity for … Continued
Leader of Government business the Hon. Andrew A Fahie has on many occasions publically referred to the National Democratic Party (NDP) as the most corrupt Government in the modern history of the Virgin Islands calling them morally and politically bankrupt, particularly while sitting on the opposition during the period of 2015-2018. In 2015, during his … Continued
Two naval support ships from the United Kingdom are expected to assist the British Virgin Islands in the event of a natural disaster. Governor John Rankin made the disclosure during a statement on Tuesday June 1, where he revealed that the UK has provided support to the territory through the vessels, should the need arise … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has called for the Associate Members of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) to continue to be included in the regional organisation’s COVID-19 response and future initiatives aimed at post-pandemic recovery. Speaking at the virtual 5th ACS International Cooperation Conference that attracted more than 80 potential donors and development partners, Special Envoy of the Premier … Continued
The BVI Red Cross Association is urging all residents and businesses to be prepared ahead of the busy predicted 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season which officially commences from today Tuesday June 1. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) this year’s hurricane season, which runs through November 30, is predicted to yield 13 to … Continued
Twenty-four persons recited the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty last week to complete the process of becoming British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands. His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, offered congratulations to the new citizens during a naturalisation ceremony at Government House. Governor Rankin said, “I hope and … Continued
The first live-stream display of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) is scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday June 2, on social media platform YouTube. This is according to the Secretary to the Commission Steven Chandler, who made the disclosure during a media release on Monday May 31. Chandler stated that while the previous sittings of the … Continued
Two senior officers from Her Majesty’s Prison have been placed on administrative leave following a three-way stabbing that led to the murder of inmate Nickail Chambers. This was confirmed in an official statement released by the National Security Council which stated “Considering the matters at hand, the NSC later issued a decision, which instructed that … Continued
Officers of the Major Crime Team are continuing their investigations into yesterday evening’s incident at Her Majesty’s Prison that resulted in the death of one male inmate and injuries to at least three others. Nickail Chambers, 29, and two other males were taken to Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital for injuries sustained in an apparent … Continued
