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EDITORIAL: ‘Blue economy’ has promise in the Virgin Islands
Kudos to the government for working with the United Nations Development Programme to explore the possibilities offered by the so-called “blue economy.” At a time when financial services and tourism …
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VICSA works toward a strategic plan
The Civil Service Association of the Virgin Islands held a general meeting this month to ratify the elected executive board that was voted into office in May, government announced. Association …
Virgin Islands girls warned about gender-based violence
Female students from across the territory heard presentations about gender-based violence on Monday at the Road Town Methodist Church during the territory’s observance of the International Day for the Elimination …
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Minister asks UNESCO for teacher training
Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley asked the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation for further teacher training last week during the agency’s 40th …
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Tortola Lions Club president donates trees for replanting
With the help of students and a crew of workers from Tye Design and Finishing, the Tortola Lions Club on Saturday uprooted 45 coconut trees from the yard of club …
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Junior ministers trade places with no notice
Fewer than nine months after their original appointment, the government’s two junior ministers traded places on Monday, Premier Andrew Fahie announced the next day. As of Monday, Shereen Flax-Charles (R-at …
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De Castro attends UK seminar on parliaments
Junior Minister for Tourism Sharie de Castro is representing the government this week at the 2019 Westminster Seminar on Effective Parliaments in London. The annual seminar — the United Kingdom …
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Citing ’49 march, premier promises constitutional review
Following the 70th anniversary of the march that led to the restoration of the Virgin Islands’ legislature, Premier Andrew Fahie announced plans to initiate a delayed constitutional review process before …
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More than 100 visiting runners for 14th BVI Sunrise Half Marathon
The Northwest Company —parent company of Riteway — will bring 75 of the more than 100 visiting runners who will participate in Saturday’s 14th Deloitte-Ogier BVI Sunrise Half Marathon, making …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Nov. 21, 2019)
‘Whataboutism’ Readers may be familiar with the concept of “whataboutism:” When disagreeing on a certain issue, some people will not use facts to make their case but instead merely …
Notices (November 28, 2019)
Woodsage LIMITED (the “Company”) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to section 204(1) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (as amended) that Andrew John Randall …
Classifieds (November 28, 2019)
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Virgin Gorda graveyard to get ‘face lift’
The plantation-era grave site near the St. Thomas Bay ferry terminal in Virgin Gorda will get a “face lift” following a donation to the BVI Tourist Board, government announced Monday. …
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Gov’t issues alert for gastroenteritis
Following an increase in reports of gastroenteritis at medical facilities in the territory, the Ministry of Health and Social Development is warning parents of small children to be alert for …
EDITORIAL: HOA needs long-term agenda for making laws the VI needs
We had hoped to see the government turn over a new leaf this month when its legislative agenda was unveiled in the first Speech from the Throne under its tenure. …
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (Nov. 14, 2019)
Culinary success The Virgin Islands is well on its way to achieving its goal of becoming a renowned culinary destination if last week’s Gourmet Soiree at Scrub Island Resort was …
Notices (November 21, 2019)
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE I Glen Smith now residing at Chalwell Estate do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply to the Licensing Magistrate at the Special …
Classifieds (November 21, 2019)
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Scrub Island touts new investment, partnerships
After a $41 million investment by a new lender earlier this year, Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina is touting a “successful come-back” following the damage caused by Hurricane Irma …
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EDITORIAL: Recent events a great start, but more needed for VI culture
Various events this month have been helping to nurture and preserve Virgin Islands culture, but in-depth dialogue and sustained effort need to continue over the long term if this community …
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Rotarians tackle 10 projects in a day
The Rotary Club of Road Town led 10 community projects in a day on the first Saturday of the month, the non-profit organisation announced. The activities ranged widely. At the …
57 planning applications okayed in 3 weeks
A new Planning Authority board has hit the ground running by clearing a “backlog” of 57 applications in three weeks, Premier Andrew Fahie said Friday. The approved projects, he said, …
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