Seven Seas Water (BVI) Seven Seas congratulates the Ministry of Education on the success of the recent National Science Fair where students from around the Territory competed in a S.T.E.A.M. Extravaganza: Innovate, Create & Solve! In honor of World Water Day 2023, Seven Seas said they were proud to acknowledge the following recipients of the … Continued
Within recent weeks, many residents have expressed shock over the high cost of construction for a bathroom facility at the Brewer’s Bay beach in the Second District. The bathroom facility falls under the portfolio of Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon. Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull and some $101,000 has been allocated towards the completion of … Continued
Leader of the National Democratic Party Marlon Penn says if elected his government will seek to renegotiate the existing contract with BiWater and introduce a road maintenance unit to thoroughly repair the infrastructure of the BVI’s roadways. Penn made the announcement last weekend during his party’s launch of candidates for the upcoming general election. He … Continued
Homeowner, Mr. Carlton Benners and his caretaker have received the keys to a brand-new home as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The keys were handed over to Mr. Benners by Minister of Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn on Monday, March 20 on Anegada. The home was … Continued
A male was arrested and later released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on Tuesday pending further investigations on suspicion of fraud at His Majesty’s Customs. This was confirmed in a media release from the RVIPF which said several irregularities were detected within the Customs Department which have resulted in the arrest of three … Continued
The territory boasts two spots on Travel and Leisure’s “17 of the Most Beautiful Caribbean Islands” list which implores visitors to add stunning islands from across the region to their “must visit list”. Taking the #1 spot on the list was the island of Virgin Gorda which was highlighted for its “pristine beaches, history, nature … Continued
Today, on March 22nd, the world celebrates World Water Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of freshwater and advocating for sustainable management of water resources. World Water Day 2023 is about “accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis.” In a statement on the observation the United Nations said, “Dysfunction … Continued
Former Premier, Andrew Fahie, is being accused of still calling the shots behind the scenes and running the country. These claims were made by Hon. Melvin Mitch Turnbull, 2nd District Candidate under the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement. He made the statement during the Movement’s recent launch at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on … Continued
The Virgin Islands is set to participate in a tsunami exercise on March 23rd, 2023. The exercise aims to simulate a tsunami scenario and test the territory’s emergency response systems, including its communication systems and evacuation procedures. The exercise is being organized by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), in collaboration with local and regional … Continued
On March 21st, the world celebrated World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Down syndrome and advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra chromosome. It affects approximately 1 in 800 births … Continued
