The progressive parties in the Virgin Islands have formed an alliance and the Chairman of Progressives United Hon. Julian Fraser said he is confident that a coalition government will exist in the next House of Assembly. Fraser, who will be contesting to be reelected within the Third District made the statement at the official launch … Continued
Approximately 70 boats representing an estimated 13 countries across the world are presently competing at the 50th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. The festival which officially commenced on Monday, March 27 at Nanny Cay, Tortola is said to have nearly 1000 sailors taking part in the festival. This is according to the Director of … Continued
District 1 candidate under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement party Sylvia Moses has promised to investigate the Solid Waste Disposal Plant at Pockwood Pond within the first three months of taking office if elected. Moses made the promise during a recent campaign launch within her district, stating that if elected, resolving the long-standing Pockwood Pond … Continued
In an official statement, the Virgin Islands Party has responded to claims by At-Large Independent Candidate Mrs. Mitsy Ellis-Simpson that the Party’s candidate selection process is unfair. Ellis-Simpson made the following comments on Talking Points Radio Programme, “This election is not a matter of taking away votes from anyone. The challenges are there on the … Continued
The BVI now has a tool that will allow mariners the ability to report suspicious behavior observed within the territory’s borders and shorelines to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The initiative which was funded by the Marine Association of the BVI is officially called Operation Island Watch, and was launched this morning, Thursday, March … Continued
Physical Education teachers at the Elmore Stoutt High School recently completed training sessions on the basics of the territory’s national sport, softball, which included practical and theory sessions. The sessions were an initiative from the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, and were completed on Monday, March 27 by President of Baseball Affairs Josh Ridgway, … Continued
The Public Works Department is in need of an overhaul if the territory’s road infrastructure is to undergo a complete transformation. This is the plan shared by At-Large Candidate Shaina Smith-Archer who is contesting the upcoming general election under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement party. She said during a recent campaign rally within the Third … Continued
Residents and visitors with physical disabilities are still facing serious accessibility challenges when travelling to various public and private spaces across the territory. Chief Executive Officer of Therapy Works Dr. Jerry Smith highlighted this concern in a recent interview with 284Media. He said it is an issue that continues to be overlooked, but one that … Continued
Two new homeowners, Miss Tameka Johnson and Miss Brenda Herman, received the keys to their homes as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The keys were handed over to the homeowners by Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn on Monday, March 27 in Sea Cow’s … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands’ highly anticipated asphalt plant is now on schedule to be commissioned by the end of the second quarter of 2023. Director of the Public Works Department, Mr. Jeremy Hodge said the technical adjustments that would enable the commissioning of the highly anticipated asphalt plant was sent forward by AMMANN, … Continued
