Travel demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands remains strong, said the V.I. Dept. of Tourism Thursday, citing recent data in Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle media outlet. The data, from travel search site Kayak, reveal St. Thomas as the No. 1 destination where flight searches are recovering the fastest, according to D.O.T. “As … Continued
If you’re a client of any of the banks in the territory of the Virgin Islands, you are guaranteed to meet a malfunctioned Automated Teller Machine (ATM). At any given time BVI residents desirous of conducting transactions at any of the main ATM’s are consistently meet with machines that are down, no matter the time … Continued
On Friday March 5th President of the Rotary Club of Tortola alongside club members, principals and teachers at the Joyce Samuel Primary School officially launched the newly chartered Earlyact Club at the school. The role of the Rotary Club of Tortola will be to serve as facilitators and advisors to the young leaders as they … Continued
Almost fifty (50) girls and women took to the field in East End/Long Look on Saturday March 6th to celebrate International Women’s Day, along with the Regional Governing Body CONCACAF and the Football Association. As explained by the Head of the FA Women’s Committee, Mrs. Mary Phillips “International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is again reporting a spike in theft of tools for a second week in a row and is urging the public to place added security around these items. They’re being categorized by officials as ‘opportunist’ thefts and the RVIPF is urging the public to be aware of the high … Continued
The male suspect taken into custody on Saturday March 6th, 2021 after officers uncovered over 500 kilograms of cocaine packed in 18 duffle bags in his taxi in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola has been charged. Paul Hodge, 39, of Cane Garden Bay was charged with possession of a control drug with intent to supply. The … Continued
Despite Commonwealth Day no longer being observed as a public holiday in the territory of the Virgin Islands, public schools across the territory are observing Commonwealth day by engaging in a variety of activities throughout today March 8th, 2021. The Joyce Samuel Primary School set the precedence with a day packed with activities commemorating Commonwealth … Continued
A year later and the temporary termination extension has finally ended. Sources within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labor have confirmed that the Temporary Termination date which expired on February 28th, 2021 will not be extended, forcing employers to make hard decisions. On May 29th, 2020 the Minister responsible for Immigration and Labor, the … Continued
Today Sunday March 7, 2021, a man was hurried to the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in the wee hours of the morning after receiving a stab wound to the abdomen and elbows. Based on reports, the incident took place in the wee hours of Sunday morning at a local nightclub after an altercation between … Continued
Today Sunday March 7th, the BVI is expected to receive some 2000 vaccines from Dominica for immediate distribution, as a result of a partnership with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), which was rallied on behalf of the British Virgin Islands. Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Carvin Malone made the announcement inviting … Continued
