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After receiving the official proclamation of Virgin Islands Day in the City of Tamarac and the keys to Broward County, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Minister for Communications and Works the Honourable Kye Rymer showed their gratitude to Commissioner for Tamarac, Virgin Islander, Hon. Morey Wright Jr. . This ceremony set the pace … Continued

On June 5th the international community observed “World Environment Day” with a specific focus on bringing an end to plastic pollution. ” World Environment Day 2023 is a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matters. The steps governments and businesses are taking to tackle plastic pollution are the consequence of this action. It is … Continued

The Virgin Islands is weeks away from the commissioning of an asphalt plant which promises to significantly slash the costs of upcoming roadworks being undertaken by the Government. That is according to a recent update provided by Director of the Public Works Department Jeremy Hodge. Hodge went on to provide some specifics as to where … Continued

Trinidadian native Akiba Joseph has been charged in relation to the four firearms seized during a search of premises in Spooner’s Estate recently, making him the fourth person to be charged in the matter. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the latest breakthrough via a media release on Tuesday, June 6. The police … Continued

With the BVI’s tourism product now benefitting from the direct American Airlines flights from Miami to Beef Island, Premier Dr. the Hon Natalio Wheatley is confident that arrival numbers in 2023 could surpass the one million mark, a feat only achieved previously in 2016. Premier Wheatley during a recent interview with 284 Media said he … Continued

Prevailing winds have been linked to the “irregular operation” of American Airline (AA) flight 3989 which departed the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (TBLIA) on Sunday, June 4, en route to the Miami International Airport. The confirmation came from the Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) Mr. Kurt Menal via a statement to … Continued

On May 10, the BVI joined the international community in observing World Lupus Day. An annual observation which serves to rally persons and organisations around the world to bring greater attention to the disease, and the need for resources and efforts to support those affected by the potentially fatal disease.  In line with that observation, … Continued

As the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season has now begun, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is urging Virgin Islanders to be prepared for any possible inclement weather that could come to the Territory. He stressed that while the Government of the Virgin Islands will take the necessary action to ensure that the Territory is kept … Continued