BVI Scuba Organisation President Kim Huish and educators from Green VI were busy leading students from Ivan Dawson Primary School as they combed the beach at Cane Garden Bay for …
Premier lays national plan in House
Looking far beyond the few remaining months the current House of Assembly will be in place, HOA members have made official a roadmap for the territory’s development until 2036. Premier …
Police bill returns to House
Years of efforts to reform the legislation governing the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force — including by broadening officers’ powers to make arrests without warrants and to collect physical evidence …
Elections approach, campaigns crank up
The 52-year-old Virgin Islands Party set the stage this week for its bid to continue leading the government, becoming the first major party to roll out its candidate line-up ahead …
10 civil servants on paid interdiction
The number of civil servants on paid interdiction has been rising, and the government is trying to find the best way to address associated logistical and budgetary challenges, Premier Dr. …
Plans made to boost marine research
The Virgin Islands is charting a way forward to work in collaboration with the world’s largest marine studies institute to better understand the natural resources of its waters. Natural Resources …
Ministry aims to strengthen principals’ leadership skills
In the interest of teacher retention, student achievement, and the overall success of the territory’s schools, a cohort of school administrators are participating in leadership training, according to Education, Youth …
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76 find temp work through jobs programme
Since the recent introduction of a new programme designed to match jobseekers with short-term employment opportunities, hundreds of residents have expressed an interest in participating and some have since found …
Cabinet Briefs (Dec. 14, 15 & 20, 2022)
Governor John Rankin chaired Cabinet meetings on Dec. 14 and 15, and then-acting Governor David Archer Jr. chaired another on Dec. 20. All members were present at all meetings except …
14 graduate from home care programme
Graduates of a three-month intensive course in home care facilitated by the BVI Red Cross accepted their certificates, joined in a song, and revelled in the camaraderie of their shared …
Premier reports progress on medical pot
Upon returning from his trip to the United Kingdom last week, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley reported progress toward his administration’s goal of legalising medical marijuana. However, two related laws …
Throne speech promises wide-ranging reforms
Reforms to governance, education, environmental protection, health care and other areas are among the government’s legislative priorities for a new House of Assembly session that started Tuesday, Governor John Rankin …
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Virgin Islands rings in the New Year
At its annual celebration of the end of one year and start of another, Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Jost Van Dyke welcomed sizable crowds to ring in 2023. Partygoers packed …
Christmas bird count turns up rare finds
The strikingly bright scarlet ibis is not a common sight in the Virgin Islands, but it has occasionally been spotted around the territory since its 2010 introduction to Necker Island. …
Ground broken for Anegada solar grid
The BVI Electricity Corporation broke ground on a major Anegada solar plant last month after more than two years of delays, but no planning application has been submitted for the …
New ESHS buildings open
A new school semester is starting in an exciting way for students at Elmore Stoutt High School as they become the first to attend class at newly opened buildings on …
House passes 2023 budget
Legislators celebrated the allocation of funds to several delayed capital projects before passing the 2023 budget on Dec. 21, but they also called attention to other stalled work and took …
Commission still seeking feedback on Constitution
The window to provide feedback on the territory’s next Constitution is likely to close next month, and the Constitutional Review Commission is strongly encouraging residents to weigh in. In recent …
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Panto brings holidays to HLSCC
With a flick of their scarves and twirl of colourful umbrellas, the cast of this year’s Christmas pantomime welcomed audience members at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College to experience an …
2022 festival events enjoyed, survey shows
Seeking guidance on what events should be featured during August Emancipation Festival and how they should be funded, the government’s Central Statistics Office launched a survey in August. The results are …
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Guv gives one year to fix interests register
After “much consideration,” Governor John Rankin announced his plan to assent to the Register of Interests (Amendment) Act, 2022 despite his misgivings about amendments legislators made behind closed doors. However, …
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Santa visits Nanny Cay
The jolly man of the hour made his early visit to Nanny Cay on Dec. 9, where he welcomed families celebrating the holidays and supporting the territory’s animal friends. The …
Cabinet Briefs (Oct. 13, Oct. 26 & Nov. 4, 2022)
Governor John Rankin chaired Cabinet meetings on Oct. 13, Oct. 26 and Nov. 4 at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre in Pasea. All members were present except Education, Youth …
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Premier: Costly roadworks urgently needed
After Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced plans for direct Miami flights during a Dec. 2 press conference, he was asked if the territory’s roads and other infrastructure can stand …
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Non-belongers to be added to jury list
Non-belongers with residency status should soon be able to serve as jurors after Governor John Rankin assented to the Jury Act, 2022 on Nov. 14. The law, which the House …