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It wasn’t long ago that many Virgin Islands residents with disabilities would remain largely out of public view. On Friday, however, they and their supporters were among about 100 people …
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Starting in August, for the first time in almost a year, Virgin Gorda residents will have access to full banking services, government announced last week. “Following a series of meetings …
A soft insurance market in the Virgin Islands and a surge in payouts from reinsurers has led to rising insurance premiums in the territory, according to Kishma Baronville, general manager …
The new West End port of entry, various versions of which were proposed even before Hurricane Irma destroyed the existing structure, will be about 27,000 square feet under the latest …
More than three years after the House of Assembly passed legislation to revamp the rules for attorneys in the Virgin Islands, the territory is finally getting a disciplinary tribunal to …
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Guests at the Governor’s Gourmet Gathering on Friday had two years of gluttony to make up for — and they easily did. Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Operations Director Julie …
Continue reading “Gourmet fundraiser nets record $22K for VISAR”
The easy part is over. On Tuesday afternoon, Andrew Fahie (R-D1) was officially sworn in as premier by Governor Gus Jaspert, a day after his party soared to a decisive …
In his last public contract signing ceremony as the minister of communications and works, Mark Vanterpool last week inked an $876,250 deal with St. Lucia-based FDL Consult. The firm, he …
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This is a new version of the story that was originally published on Feb. 25. On Monday, the territory voted for change. The Virgin Islands Party, bouncing back from a …
Continue reading “BREAKING: VIP wins 8 seats; Walwyn, Skelton unseated”
With 41 candidates vying for votes, there’s plenty of variety to choose from — in some ways, more than ever before. This year, four political parties, each with an experienced …
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The plan to rebuild Old Government House Museum is off to a strong start with the $67,000 raked in on Friday night at a candlelit auction of an array of …
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For the youngest voters in next week’s general election, a coalition government may be an unfamiliar concept. For their entire lives, Virgin Islands politics has been dominated by a two-party …
Continue reading “Potential coalition would be first in 33 years”
Progressives United was formed last year by Third District incumbent Julian Fraser, who left the Virgin Islands Party after losing a leadership battle to First District incumbent Andrew Fahie. A …
Continue reading “Julian Fraser steers new ship into election with Progressives United”
After long-time Virgin Islands Party leader Ralph O’Neal retired in 2015, Third District Representative Julian Fraser took the reins. The result was a resounding 11-2 loss to the National Democratic …
Continue reading “Andrew Fahie promises big things from a VIP government”
In 2015, few at-large candidates had as extensive a resume as Dancia Penn, who ran as an independent in that year’s general election. The former legislator was the first deputy premier, …
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Almost a year and a half after Hurricane Irma, five contractors — four from the Virgin Islands and one from St. Lucia — have placed bids on the refit of …
Continue reading “Five tender for Elmore Stoutt High School refit”
After more than 50 claims have been filed with the insurance tribunal that government set up after Hurricane Irma, members of the body say that Virgin Islands residents have a …
Continue reading “VI has a lot to learn about insurance, says tribunal”
With respect to elections, Governor Gus Jaspert’s job is done — for now. He has signed the writs appointing Thursday, Feb. 14 as Nomination Day and Monday, Feb. 25 as …
Continue reading “New Code of Conduct, new equipment among election changes”
Progressives United announced its first two at-large candidates on Monday night during a “pep rally” in Sea Cows Bay: Verna Smith and Rajah Smith will both run under the banner …
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Water issues and tourism were at the forefront of the agendas of the two Virgin Islands Party candidates who launched their campaigns over the past week: John Samuel in District …
Continue reading “VIP’s John Samuel, Arlene Smith-Thompson launch in D-3 and D-6”
It’s strange leading a tour of a museum with almost nothing in it. But that’s what happened last Thursday, when Old Government House Museum supervisor Dora Scatliffe proudly pointed to …
Continue reading “Old Government House Museum needs $500K to rebuild”
A Government House that has been relatively quiet since Hurricane Irma was bumping with Latin rhythms on Friday night. Around 160 patrons gyrated at Dancing Under the Stars, an event …
Continue reading “Dancing Under the Stars raises FSN a record $43k”
The Virgin Islands Party is “not in support” of the proposed expansion of the Terrance B. Lett- some International Airport at this time, according to party Chairman Andrew Fahie. Speaking …
Former Deputy Premier Dancia Penn last week announced herself as an independent candidate for an at-large seat in the House of Assembly, closely following a similar announcement by Rajah Smith, …
Continue reading “Independents Dancia Penn and Rajah Smith get in the ring”
Eleven people were registered as British citizens on Tuesday after having been previously naturalised as British overseas territory citizens. During a ceremony at Government House, the new citizens accepted their …
