HireBVI will be hosting its fourth annual back-to-school fun day and exposition next Saturday, August 27, at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park. This year’s edition will run from 12pm to 4pm and is under the theme “The Future is Now”. As expressed by HireBVI in a media release, the aim of the event is … Continued
The following is a commentary from Shaina Smith-Archer. As I watch the implementation of the COI reforms unfold, my mind took me back to 2003 when I joined the public service at the Ministry of Finance when public service “reform” was in full swing” but has not borne adequate fruit and I conclude that past … Continued
Commercial fishers and the public are notified that the Conch (Strombus gigas) and Whelk (Cittarium pica) fishing season will be closed on August 15 in accordance with the Fisheries Regulations, 2003. According to a notice from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, no person shall catch, sell, offer for sale, buy, import or export any … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the Government of the Virgin Islands is in the process of adding another component to the greener, safer, more pedestrian-friendly efforts by way of solar-powered crosswalk signals. Honourable Rymer in a statement during the Sixth Sitting of the Fourth House of Assembly … Continued
A territory-wide motorcade celebration and a cash reward may be on the cards for the double Commonwealth Games champion Kyron McMaster to honour his historic achievement at the recently concluded international competition. McMaster, who became the first repeat champion of the Commonwealth Games in 52 years, stormed to gold in the Men’s 400-Meter-Hurdles event with … Continued
While addressing the press earlier this week Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided an update on the progress of ongoing efforts to identify and engage the candidates who will form the Commission of Inquiry Implementation Unit. It was previously disclosed by the government that this unit would be commissioned for the purpose of monitoring … Continued
Residents will soon have the verdict regarding the controversial “Police in Paradise” video as the National Security Council (NSC) is scheduled to meet this week to discuss the matter. This was confirmed by Governor His Excellency John Rankin during a joint press conference with the premier on Wednesday. When asked about an update on the … Continued
September 6, 2022, will mark the 5th anniversary of the passage of Hurricane Irma, a category 5 Hurricane which ravaged the territory in 2017, causing extensive damage to the infrastructure and changing the lives of residents for the foreseeable future. With this observation looming ahead, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley believes that Virgin Islanders … Continued
Public officers or employees of statutory bodies who obstruct, hinder or resist the Auditor General and the Director of Internal Audit from conducting their investigations will now face stiff penalties, including suspension, demotion or dismissal. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure during a joint press conference with Governor His Excellency John Rankin … Continued
The world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax, Inc. will be acquiring Island Global Yachting LLC, which is widely known as IGY Marinas, for an estimated total nearing approximately $500 million. This was confirmed by global public relations company Business Wire which said that MarineMax, Inc. made the announcement on Tuesday, August 9, regarding … Continued
