The public library in Long Look East End has been relocated to the Wheatley building in Major Bay. The library, which is now situated on the ground floor of the Wheatley building, was closed for several months to allow for infrastructural work on the building. The new location, equipped with a ramp, will be easily … Continued
Following close collaboration between the Ministry of Communication and Works and the Taxi and Livery Commission, the two entities have devised new criteria that will be coming on stream soon for the issuing of taxi permits in the BVI. Speaking on the initiative during a recent session of the House of Assembly, Minister for Communication … Continued
USVI track sensation Michelle Smith cemented herself as the world’s number one Under-20 400m hurdler with a dominant showing at the Louie Bing Invitational in Miami this past weekend. Smith smashed the 400m hurdles meet record twice, running 57.11 in the semi-finals before lowering it to 56.82 in the final – the fastest time ever … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced plans to re-establish a Community Bus Service in the Territory. Recognising the need for a community-based public transportation service, Hon. Kye Rymer, Minister for Communications and Works, said that the government, through the Taxi and Livery Commission (TLC), plans to roll out the initiative by the third … Continued
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne has announced a major step toward launching the new LIAT 2020, with regional shareholder governments agreeing to sell aircraft from the defunct LIAT (1975) Limited, which took its last flight in January 2024, to the newly formed airline. Browne described the $12.1 million sale of at least … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced the commencement of road works on 3,813 linear feet of concrete roadway from Hodges Creek to Paraquita Bay. Honourable Kye M. Rymer, Minister for Communications and Works, revealed this in a recent statement as he expressed the government’s commitment to executing and completing road improvement works and … Continued
The territory’s roadways are expected to undergo major rehabilitation works in the coming months following an announcement by the Minister of Communication and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer on Tuesday. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Rymer outlined the strategy for the initiative which promises to bring substantial benefits to the motoring public and the entire … Continued
A police pursuit on Wednesday in Tortola resulted in the arrest of three male suspects. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle traveling towards East End. However, the driver refused to comply and instead accelerated to flee from police. A chase ensued as officers pursued the … Continued
The Government of The Bahamas has announced a revolutionary agreement with aerospace company SpaceX to establish the Bahamas as a leading space tourism destination. The Letter of Agreement (LOA) signed with The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA) positions the Bahamas as the exclusive location globally for witnessing SpaceX rocket booster landings on … Continued
The 2024 BVI Cycling Federation (BVICF) season commenced with high energy and competitive spirit in the first of the two Highway Challenges last weekend, with Calvin Smith riding away victorious with a time of 1:34:47. The challenging route, spanning 33 miles for A Class riders and a single lap for B Class riders, showcased the … Continued
