In an official statement the Government of the Virgin Islands informed stakeholders that until further notice, lands at the Ellis Thomas Downs are no longer accessible to the public, which halts any Horse Racing events from taking place at the recreational facility. The statement read, “The public is advised effective immediately and until further notice … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has indicated that he will be travelling to the United Kingdom to pay his respects to the Royal Family and convey condolences on behalf of the territory following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Premier Wheatley made the statement in a tribute which was dedicated to paying … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley It was a sad moment to learn about the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II. I extend condolences to the members of the Royal family and her loyal subjects throughout the Commonwealth. May her soul rest in peace after 70 years of faithful service. The … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin has announced that the territory will be hosting a gun salute this afternoon as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday, September 8. According to a media statement from the Governor’s Office, the gun salute will be fired at 12.00 noon at Queen Elizabeth … Continued
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96 just hours after doctors raised grave concern about her health earlier today. The confirmation of the Queen’s death came from Buckingham Palace moments ago, stating, “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.” It added, “The King and the Queen Consort will remain … Continued
To mark the 5-year anniversary of the passing of Hurricane Irma, representatives of two of the territory’s most vital and most impacted utilities reflected on the progress that has been made on the winding road to recovery. Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Perline Scatliffe Leonard and General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation … Continued
The government has expressed that they are on top of the growing Sargassum Seaweed issue in the territory which has now made its way to uncommon areas on the sister island of Anegada, following the passage of the then Tropical Storm Earl. Photos and videos depicting the extent of the seaweed on the southern side … Continued
Doctors of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have placed her under medical supervision after becoming concerned for her health. This is according to a statement published by Buckingham Palace this morning which broke the news about the Queen who is 96 years of age. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for … Continued
All students of the Enis Adams and Althea Scatliffe primary schools will now be able to attend full day sessions of classes after the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church (CGBBC) agreed to allow the Ministry of Education to use their facility until December. This decision comes two weeks after the announcement by the Minister for … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands acting through the Attorney General’s Chambers is inviting qualified, professional, experienced, and resourceful candidates to submit Expressions of Interest to create a specialist panel to provide legislative drafting services for the comprehensive review of the maritime laws of the British Virgin Islands. The primary objective of this undertaking is … Continued
