The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has successfully completed its sixth mission in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to rebuild and enhance the resilience of the Virgin Islands following the devastating hurricanes of 2017. The mission, which took place from May 27 to … Continued
Fourteen inmates, nine males and five females, from His Majesty’s Prison have successfully completed the first-ever Life Skills Reintegration Programme (LSRP). The six-week course, a joint venture between His Majesty’s Prison, New Life Baptist Church Correction Fellowship, and the Righteous Invasion of Truth (RIOT) Ministry, focused on addressing reoffending behaviours and other crucial issues such … Continued
It was a weekend filled with healthy entertainment and excitement as corporate businesses, track clubs and schools from the primary and secondary divisions converged at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground to participate in the inaugural Patrick Harrigan Relays. Day 1 of the highly anticipated event kicked off with an opening ceremony which saw the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ top athletes made significant strides on the international and regional sports stage this past weekend in various competitions. In athletics, Olympian Kyron McMaster delivered a stellar performance at the Wanda Diamond League Bauhaus Gala in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday. McMaster ran a season’s best time of 48.05 seconds in the 400m … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has expressed confidence that his government is on the verge of securing a loan of approximately $100 million to address the Virgin Islands’ infrastructure needs. Premier Wheatley made this announcement during a press conference last Friday in response to questions from a local journalist. The … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has taken a significant step towards improving public service delivery with the launch of a comprehensive Customer Service Experience Framework. The framework, introduced by the Director of Customer Service, Ms. Kedimone Rubaine, establishes customer service standards, strategies, and formal guidelines for interactions with clients across various government offices and … Continued
In a recent press release from the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Health and Social Development, it was announced that the British Virgin Islands has been placed in the “danger zone” for the number of active cases of fever and respiratory syndromes detected at present. The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit in … Continued
On May 21st, the trail began in the case against former International Affairs Secretariat Ms. Najan Christopher. The proceedings took place before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer and saw witness testimonies by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr and Attorney General Dawn Smith. Much of the testimony was focused around the diplomatic note which Christopher allegedly printed … Continued
Christopher Arthur Hughes, a Canadian YouTuber known for his videos under the account “Chris Must List”, has been charged with sedition in Trinidad and Tobago after posting videos featuring interviews with local gang members who expressed opposition to the government. Hughes appeared in court on Monday and was ordered to surrender his passport, with bail … Continued
Dr. Henry Jarecki, a 91-year-old philanthropist with strong ties to the British Virgin Islands, is facing accusations of rape in a lawsuit filed in a Manhattan federal court. An unnamed woman has accused Dr. Jarecki of repeatedly raping her between 2011 and 2014. Jarecki’s attorney has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them false and baseless. … Continued
