Volunteer Konect celebrated its 3rd Annual Volunteer Week in the Virgin Islands from 1st to 7th June 2022. As part of this year’s celebration, the organisation hosted its first ever Mr. and Ms. Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) contest and announce the winners at the Volunteer Konnect Fair last Saturday. It was a joint effort among many … Continued
Local businessman and longtime friend of former Premier Andrew Fahie has come to his rescue by providing the necessary $500,000 to activate Fahie’s corporate surety bond to aid in his pretrial release. This was confirmed in court documents reaching our newsroom which showed that Albion “Bobby” Hodge via an affidavit, submitted evidence to prove the … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has unveiled a new logo which they said is to “reflect the evolution of its local legacy, its new strategic vision, and further expand its visibility across the region.” This was confirmed in a media release from the College which said the redesign was approved after extensive input … Continued
Top junior female athlete Adaejah Hodge has received another prestigious honour, this time the Georgia High Schools Association Girls Athlete of the Year award. This is Adaejah’s second time receiving the award, as she was named the state’s high school girls athlete of the year in 2021. Adaejah was shortlisted for the award after completing … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin says he was not aware that United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents were in the territory during their time of investigating former Premier Andrew Fahie. Following the arrest of Fahie in late April and the subsequent release of the Commission of Inquiry Report recommendations just one day after, many … Continued
Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser wants specific details on the responsibilities of the Cuban Medical Brigade following the allocation of an additional $1.2 million to cover the expenses for hosting the team for the remainder of 2022. The House of Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a Supplementary Appropriation Provision (SAP) totaling approximately $31 million. Within … Continued
Residents in the western area of Tortola will continue to face the threat of health-related issues due to the absence of the incinerator at Pockwood which will remain offline at least for the next “several months”. Minister of Health Honourable Marlon Penn in a recent statement issued before the House of Assembly revealed that the … Continued
The Elmore Stoutt High School Redevelopment project has now secured all the monetary resources needed for completion after the National Unity Government passed a Schedule of Additional Provisions (SAP) totaling more than $31 million. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during Tuesday’s session of the House of Assembly … Continued
SOL St. Lucia Ltd (BVI) has been named to become the BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) new supplier of No.2 diesel fuel for the purpose of producing electricity in the territory over the next two years. This was confirmed by the BVIEC in a media release dated June 7, 2022, that said the Corporation received a … Continued
I happened to see a copy of a document outlining the Unity Government’s response to date to the COI’s recommendations. If that is authentic, it mirrors in some ways the situation of the Territory in the 1930’s and the 1940’s. Between 1934 and 1943 the B. V. I. was governed by the most dictatorial Commissioner … Continued
