The BVI Electricity Corporation is working with an international consulting company to evaluate five bids to construct a utility-scale solar array on Anegada, the utility announced this week. The BVIEC …
April 4, 2020
April 2, 2020
Sunshine Grocery Store burgled over weekend
Sunshine Grocery Store near Main Street was allegedly burgled over the weekend while a 24-hour curfew was in effect, according to a Monday police press release. The police were notified …
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April 2, 2020
At least eight arrested during first weekend of curfew
Over the weekend, police arrested at least eight people for violating the 24-hour-a-day curfew enacted Friday, including a pastor who said he had permission to preach at his church and …
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March 30, 2020
Looking out for one another: Residents offer relief during pandemic
While the Virgin Islands shuts its borders, restricts public gatherings, and closes all public and private schools amidst other measures to contain the novel coronavirus, concerned residents have mobilised to …
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March 27, 2020
Motorcyclist killed in collision with tanker
K’shawn Thomas, 27, of Greenland, was killed Tuesday around noon while riding his motorcycle at Gene Hill, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. “Details surrounding the accident are still …
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March 26, 2020
With schools closed, learning goes online
While government has ordered all of the territory’s schools and daycares to close until at least April 20, students will bring their learning home by using various online instruction platforms, …
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March 26, 2020
Virgin Islands hit with four robberies in eleven days
Banco Popular in Virgin Gorda was robbed at gunpoint on last Friday morning in the second of at least four robberies in the Virgin Islands in the last 11 days. …
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March 23, 2020
From classroom to soil, gardening teaches life lessons
Stooping over a small garden bed behind Francis Lettsome Primary School, Nea Talbot, Green VI garden coordinator, showed grade six students how to properly dislodge radishes from the dirt without …
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March 20, 2020
Carolyn O’Neal Morton to head Premier’s Office
Carolyn O’Neal Morton, a former teacher and head of the Ministry of Education and Culture, has been appointed the new permanent secretary in the Premier’s Office, as Kedrick Malone’s six-month …
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March 20, 2020
Venezuelan worker falls to his death at U.P.’s
Jose Silva, a 38-year-old Venezuelan, died Sunday evening after falling off a scaffolding while working on the exterior of the U.P.’s Cineplex, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. Police …
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March 20, 2020
Scrub Island raises money for employee’s cancer surgery
Employees at Scrub Island Resort hosted a benefit last Thursday to raise money to cover the costs of a bone marrow transplant for one of their coworkers diagnosed with multiple …
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March 19, 2020
Days after cruise ship docked in VI, two passengers tested positive for COVID-19
Three days after the cruise ship Costa Favolosa docked in the Virgin Islands last week, two of its passengers tested positive for COVID-19, according to the French Regional Health Agency …
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March 13, 2020
VI prepares to fight new coral disease
In January 2019, Dr. Marilyn Brandt, a research associate professor at the University of the Virgin Islands, scuba dived among a patch of coral near the airport in St. Thomas. …
March 12, 2020
RDA cancels pavilion repairs, plans for a “more modern facility”
At government’s request, the Recovery and Development Agency has cancelled the tender process for repairing the pavilion of the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground, the final component of the sports arena’s …
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March 12, 2020
Repairs begin on Old Government House Museum
Krezmore Construction has begun the first phase of repairs to the Old Government House Museum — which was shuttered after the 2017 hurricanes— and expects to finish these renovations in …
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March 12, 2020
Ralph T. O’neal Administration Complex to get new roof, skylight
Public officers still working inside the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex will soon move into new office spaces as repairs continue on the building, which sustained serious damage during the …
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March 12, 2020
Deputy Governor’s Office, courts pusing for jury reform
Officials from the Deputy Governor’s Office and the High Court began discussions last month about how to best “return” the Jury Bill to the House of Assembly in order to …
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March 9, 2020
New taxi boss tapped to lead reforms
As the new director of the Taxi and Livery Commission, Jevuaghn Parsons will be responsible for conducting administrative hearings as officials continue to tighten regulations for the territory’s transportation-for-hire industry, …
March 9, 2020
Wheatley hopes to improve beach bathrooms, considering fee for usage
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration is considering several measures to better manage public bathrooms at four popular beaches as costs rise amid vandalism and misuse by the …
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March 9, 2020
Wheatley eyes new protected areas on JVD, VG, Anegada
As government moves to expand the network of protected areas in the Virgin Islands, Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley intends to bring three areas already approved by …
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March 6, 2020
Search underway for fisheries complex site
Following approval from Cabinet, the building that used to house the BVI Fishing Complex at Baughers Bay will be transferred to the BVI Ports Authority, as officials continue their search …
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March 6, 2020
Man charged with 2016 murder
On Feb. 19, detectives charged 29-year-old Ashan Westcott with the murder of Nickera Smith almost four years after her body was discovered beneath a blue tarpaulin in Hawks Nest, according …
March 6, 2020
New statutory body to help oversee farming industry
As part of efforts to bolster farming in the territory, the government plans to establish a statutory body to handle the commercial aspects of the industry, leaving regulation in the …
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March 6, 2020
As audit looms, government tackles marine pollution
Virgin Islands leaders are working on a plan to curb marine pollution from boats ahead of a coming audit of the VI Shipping Registry, Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Minister …
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March 5, 2020
Two robbed at gunpoint in Long Bush, police say.
A video circulating on WhatsApp appears to show two men robbed at gunpoint at 3 a.m. on Feb. 24 outside The Edge Reloaded nightclub in Long Bush, Police Information Officer …
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