The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting residents of Jost Van Dyke and interested members of the wider community to attend a discussion on the impending construction of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School this Thursday – September 15th. The “Pre – Construction Community Meeting” will commence at 10:30 am and will … Continued
Former Legislator, Honourable Cyril Lewis Walters, MBE, has transitioned. His passing was made public knowledge in a statement by Acting Premier, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer on Tuesday, which stated that Walters had passed earlier that same morning. Rymer said that as he lived, Walters was well known, highly respected and much … Continued
Five people have been confirmed dead, and several others are nursing injuries after an omnibus went over an embankment in Sandy Bay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday Afternoon. At the time of the incident, the omnibus was said to be transporting the passengers to Owia, where they were going to attend the funeral … Continued
Since 2007, when the Department of Conservation & Fisheries took the lead for annual BVI International Coastal Cleanups, numerous organisations and individuals have pitched in to clean up our beaches and waterways. Thanks to the 17 million volunteers around the globe who have supported this effort over the past 35 years, 348 million pounds of … Continued
HireBVI will host Adopt a Classroom initiative on October 5. The Adopt a Classroom Initiative, under the theme “The Future is Now” invites students that would love the chance for their classroom to win school and stationery supplies to complete a form at www.hirebvi.com/adoptaclassroom. Upon completion, the classroom will be entered into a raffle for … Continued
Governor of the Virgin Islands his Excellency John Rankin CMG in an official declaration stated that “whereas it is provided by section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap.199) that it shall be lawful for the Governor with the advice of the cabinet to issue a proclamation appointing a special day to be reserved as … Continued
King Charles III was formally proclaimed monarch over the past weekend, in a series of ceremonies across the United Kingdom, Overseas territories and Commonwealth. The first proclamation was made on Saturday, during an accession ceremony at St James Palace in London. There, David White, the Garter King of Arms, delivered the King’s official proclamation as … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley is out of Territory from September 12th to September 20th, a period during which he will attend the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Wheatley will first attend the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s Cayman Event in the Cayman Islands, and from there will travel to the United Kingdom. According … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has allocated new funds to assist Virgin Islanders in paying off their monthly electricity bills without breaking the bank. The announcement was made by Acting Premier, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer in a recent statement. Rymer assured Virgin Islanders that the Government has not turned a … Continued
The following is commentary from Dr. Charles H. Wheatley. One of the weak links in leadership in the British Virgin Islands is Communication. Many of our leaders with other excellent qualities fail to be successful leaders due to inadequate communication skills. That is the main reason why I choose to reflect on this quality … Continued
