Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer has said that the BVI Airport Authority has proactively engaged with Air Safety Support International (ASSI) to develop a practical, risk-sensitive mitigation plan. Honourable Rymer in his statement at the Forth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly said the engagement was done … Continued
The VI Consortium has reported that United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan has officially proclaimed May 13 as “Logan Cruz the Superhero Day,” honoring a young cancer warrior and launching an island-wide campaign, with cape distribution and family-friendly events at Sunny Isle ahead of the territory-wide celebration. The Consortium said, the memory of Logan … Continued
A drive-by shooting in broad daylight in West End, Tortola has left one local man dead. The incident occurred at approximately 3:57 PM on Saturday, when witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired. The shooting is said to have involved a Jeep Wrangler, though details on the circumstances surrounding the incident remain scarce. The victim, whose … Continued
The Caribbean’s ability to respond swiftly and cohesively to health emergencies took a major step forward with the inauguration of the Carissa F. Etienne Emergency Operations Centre in Barbados on Wednesday. The new facility, housed within the Pan American Health Organization Barbados office, will serve as a regional hub for emergency response coordination across 13 … Continued
The Virgin Islands Horticulture Society is advocating for environmental stewardship across the territory. The Society made it clear that it does not plan to duplicate the efforts underway by other organisations. President Portia Harrigan said they have pledged their partnership and emphasized its’ importance. I Meanwhile Secretary Rochelle Smith spoke about the alignment between the … Continued
The Virgin Islands marked its first official TVET Day on Tuesday, with a bold new message: “Skills Pay the Bills.” Education Minister Hon. Sharie de Castro announced the initiative in a video message , describing it as a landmark step to position technical and vocational education as a cornerstone of the territory’s economic future. De … Continued
The Virgin Islands government has increased grants for the Territory’s senior citizens and introduced a special benefit for those reaching 100 years old. Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Vincent Wheatley, made the announcement during the launch of Senior Citizens Month. He praised the Social Development Department for honoring centenarians and emphasized the importance … Continued
Elections are constitutionally due in the territory in 2027, but it seems the parties are getting themselves together. The ruling VIP administration has started a radio programme Virgin Islands Voice every First and Third Wednesdays, the newly formed Alliance also has a radio programme every Second and Fourth Wednesday and now the national Democratic Party, … Continued
Parents and guardians of Willard Wheatley Primary School (WWPS) students were informed early Wednesday morning that there would be no classes today due to a power outage caused by an incident near the school. The outage is the result of three electrical poles needing to be replanted, and authorities have indicated that the work will … Continued
The Office of the Deputy Governor has officially relaunched its internship program, opening the doors of the public service to a new generation of aspiring professionals. The announcement came during April’s installment of the Deputy Governor’s Monthly Message, hosted by Acting Communications Officer Eusa Adams. Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. appeared alongside two student interns … Continued
