Incumbent Representative for District 9 Honourable Vincent Wheatley has challenged anyone to name a 9th District Representative who has accomplished more than he has in a single term. Wheatley spoke during a recent edition of the Virgin Islands Party’s “Let’s Talk” Radio Programme. He went on to address a question that he was asked in … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has labelled recent statements by District 8 Representative Honourable Marlon Penn as “lies” after Penn spoke on the origins of the Recovery and Development Agency at the Official Launch of the National Democratic Party’s Campaign for the 2023 General Election. According to Wheatley he felt shame when he happened … Continued
The Virgin Islands community is being urged to be strategic in the way it analyses and assesses buildings as the Environmental Health Division seeks to bring awareness to indoor air quality issues. Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Lionel Michael said while mold is to be considered among indoor air quality concerns, other factors such as … Continued
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections has cautioned members of the public against depicting themselves and others as political candidates, when the individual in question has no true intention of contesting the April 24th General Election. “Persons who do not intend to contest the 2023 General Elections as official candidates are strongly discouraged from … Continued
USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr has come under heavy scrutiny following his public endorsement of the Virgin Islands Party’s Re-Election Campaign. Bryan recently visited the Territory and made an appearance on stage at the launch of VIP District 5 Candidate Kye Rymer’s Campaign. He described the VIP’s slate of candidates as “tough men and women” … Continued
The Virgin Islands is encouraged to continue to embrace its poets and poetry as it joined the rest of the world in observing World Poetry Day on March 21. Secretary General of the BVI National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Allison Flax-Archer said the observance of the day encourages persons to understand the importance of poetic … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s national team lost their final game of the CONCACAF Nations League tournament 3-1 on Thursday, playing against Group D leaders Puerto Rico at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground. The home boys opened the scoring in the 36th minute after BVI was awarded a penalty which was converted by Tyla Forbes. … Continued
At least one major airline is set to commence regional flights to and from the BVI from August 2023. This was confirmed by the Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal in a recent interview with 284Media. While not being able to disclose the name of the airline at the time, Mr. … Continued
Former Director of Tourism Allen O’Neal believes that the National Democratic Party Administration had good intentions with the failed $7.2 million BVI Airways initiative. O’Neal who will be contesting the upcoming general election as an At-Large candidate under the NDP said during a recent campaign launch, that having a local airline in the territory would … Continued
The RVIPF has confirmed a lone boating accident which took place just before midnight last night March 22nd, 2023 off Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke. The statement by officials said, “The one male occupant was found unresponsive in the waters with injuries to the head while the dinghy he was in was met circling in … Continued
