The month of February has been designated in the United States as Black History Month, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t observed here in the Virgin Islands. In this special …
February 28, 2021
February 25, 2021
Episode 2: Our Interview with Governor John Rankin
Reporter Dana Kampa shared what she discussed during an interview with the new governor of the Virgin Islands, John Rankin.
February 25, 2021
Episode 1: A Look Back at 2020
We’re diving into some of the biggest headlines of 2020 in the Virgin Islands including the failed $7.2 million BVI Airways deal, the largest drug seizure in VI history, the …
February 25, 2021
Shuttle service to end tomorrow
The free park-and-ride service implemented as part of the government’s pandemic stimulus package will end tomorrow after serving 15,479 passengers since it launched last June, government announced this week. The …
February 25, 2021
Tsunami drill set for March 11
As part of efforts to prepare the territory for earthquakes and tsunamis, residents are invited to take part in the regional Caribe Wave exercise on March 11, government announced. Held …
February 8, 2021
College to resume mariner courses
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has received “provisional approval” to schedule Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers courses at its Paraquita Bay campus, the school announced Monday. …
January 30, 2021
Government offers grace period for water service
Government is offering a grace period of three months on water disconnections for customers of the Water and Sewerage Department. Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer said the grace …
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January 30, 2021
HLSCC gets $50k solar grant
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has been awarded a $50,000 grant to install a solar photovoltaic system on the roof of its Learning Resource Centre building, the school announced …
January 24, 2021
Immigration, Labour extend waiver period
Residents whose entry permit, work permit or work permit exemption expired last year are being asked to contact the Immigration Department and the Department of Labour and Workforce Development immediately …
January 24, 2021
Virgin Islands gets $362k grant for Covid response
The Virgin Islands will receive about $362,000 in funding from the United Nations Covid-19 Response and Recovery Multi-Partner Trust Fund, government announced Tuesday. The funds will contribute to the income …
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December 23, 2020
After donation, VISAR to get new Virgin Gorda boat
A $174,000 grant from the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency will allow Virgin Islands Search and Rescue to purchase a new boat to expand its presence on Virgin Gorda, …
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February 27, 2020
Protected: $571k programme’s results, finances unclear (TEST)
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October 14, 2019
Rymer: Central Administration Building work to pick up soon
Work is expected to accelerate soon on renovations to the Central Administration Building while public officers are relocated to temporary accommodations, Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer said Monday …
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September 26, 2019
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September 24, 2019
EDITORIAL: End of shift system is welcome, but work needed in schools
Finally. Two years after Hurricane Irma, public high schoolers are no longer attending class on a part-time basis under a shift system. This welcome news comes with the long-delayed reopening …
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September 12, 2019
Preschoolers to learn ‘physical literacy’
Preschool students around the territory will learn “physical literacy” as part of a new programme that is scheduled to continue through the school year, according to Government Information Services. Health …
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September 12, 2019
Gunmen rob Virgin Gorda store
Two masked gunmen stole $30 from a store in Virgin Gorda on Sept. 4, police said Friday. The men entered VG Graphics adjacent to Prince Bar and demanded cash before …
September 5, 2019
Female hitchhiker robs driver
A female hitchhiker and an accomplice on a motor scooter robbed a motorist at around 11:20 a.m. Friday on eastern Tortola, police said. Shortly after the female victim stopped to …
September 2, 2019
15 new police recruits in training
Fifteen new police constables were sworn in to the Royal Virgin Police Force on Aug. 16, commencing a six-month training programme that began three days later, police announced. The group …
August 30, 2019
Kids meet police dog at Bible school
Police officers gave a K-9 demonstration last Thursday to children attending the Vacation Bible School at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay. The children …
August 30, 2019
Largest post-Irma class starts at HLSCC
The incoming class at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College is arriving at an important time, new students were told during their orientation session on Aug. 14 at the Eileene L. …
August 12, 2019
March, service celebrate emancipation. VI urged to remember its past
Led by Dr. Melvin Turnbull, senior pastor at Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church, a procession followed a truck blasting upbeat religious songs from the Government House to the Sunday Morning …
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August 1, 2019
ICT policy promised by end of year
Government continued to work toward finalising a draft National Information and Communications Technology Policy and Strategy at a stakeholder workshop on Friday. Geraldine Ritter-Freeman, the deputy secretary in the Premier’s …
August 1, 2019
DDM: Emergency com network fully operational
The territory’s emergency communication network has been strengthened with improved transmission capabilities and 75 new VHF handsets ahead of the height of hurricane season, according to the Department of Disaster …
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July 30, 2019
Public officers trained to use drones
Police, fire fighters and other public officers recently completed training in using drones for disaster response. The three-day DARTdrones’ Basic Flight Training for Disaster Response, which concluded Friday, included classroom …