The British Virgin Islands is expected to experience thunderstorms this afternoon as spiral bands from Tropical Storm Earl continue to affect the territory. This is according to an early morning weather forecast update by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). The forecast predicts that the weak spiral bands from Tropical Storm Earl, aided by a … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley. I ended Wheatake 71 showing how the term “born here” has been used as a convenient rationalization in three perceived instances. In this Wheatake I will show how two of these rationalizations have survived, is surviving, and plans to continue surviving. In the case of the … Continued
The Virgin Islands is receiving assistance from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to build capacity to enhance vector control. Head of the Vector Borne Disease Unit at CARPHA Dr. Horace Cox and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Maria Garcia Joseph visited the Territory to monitor and evaluate the implementation of integrated vector management activities. Dr. … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer has said that the newly constructed Post Office at Cane Garden Bay is a state of the art facility that was fully funded by the Government of the Virgin Islands. Honourable Rymer, while speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the post … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley has lamented a lapse in communication between government statutory bodies and the general public, which he believes is a result of these bodies largely failing to respond to the queries and concerns of the public. The premier made these comments as he responded to a question of whether the … Continued
The month of September is internationally recognized as “World Alzheimer’s Month”, a period designated to raise awareness and break the stigmas surrounding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. This year’s observation is under the theme “Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s”, the same as last year but with a special focus on post-diagnosis support this time around. Minister for Health … Continued
Noting that women make up a majority of the world’s population, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley said that it would be a great loss to miss out on the skills and education of this area of the population. Premier Wheatley made the comment on Thursday, while taking part in a seven-member panel that is … Continued
A Purcell Estate man has been charged for the stabbing incident which occurred on Wednesday morning that left one male with several puncture wounds about his body. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed the charges in a media release, which identified the man charged as 33-year-old Selroy Hanley. According to the release, officers of … Continued
The National Unity Government is seeking to have the Miami-based BVI Ports Authority LLC (Limited Liability Company) dissolved with plans of reestablishing another company to maintain the office space. This is according to the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the comment in response to questions posed by the … Continued
A man and a woman have been charged with firearm and drug possession offences following a late night operation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF)on Tuesday. The RVIPF gave the confirmation in a media release today, stating that two were apprehended after a routine search of the rental vehicle the couple was in … Continued
