Fashion shows, parties and deejays are on the lineup for the 11th annual Summer Sizzle BVI, which will be held from July 25-28. The event will be hosted by Claire …
July 9, 2019
July 9, 2019
EDITORIAL: Government is dropping the ball on climate change
The new government’s bumbling on climate change is endangering the territory’s future. On April 24, the Cabinet decided to revoke the membership of the Climate Change Trust Fund board, a …
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July 8, 2019
Premier asks UN committee to visit
As the territory struggles to recover from Hurricane Irma and to navigate an increasingly tense relationship with the United Kingdom, Premier Andrew Fahie has turned to the United Nations for …
July 5, 2019
Friday blackout caused by engine malfunction
A widespread power outage on Friday morning was caused by a malfunction in one of the engines at the BVI Electricity Corporation’s Pockwood Pond plant, Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister …
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June 26, 2019
Bar lowered for high school exit exam
The pass mark for the public high school exit exam recently was lowered from 60 percent to 50 percent after a review found that teachers had never seen a copy …
June 26, 2019
Hospital accreditation review coming soon
The BVI Health Services Authority is preparing for an accreditation review scheduled for later this year, according to BVIHSA CEO Dr. Ronald Georges. “We started our accreditation journey in 2016,” …
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June 26, 2019
Charter captain dead after swim at Norman
A 27-year-old charter captain for The Moorings died Sunday afternoon after he was pulled from the water near Norman Island, police said. Oliver Wheatley, 27, a United Kingdom national who …
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June 25, 2019
Teens to learn emergency response skills
Next month students between the ages of 12 and 17 will get the chance to learn basic skills in responding to various emergencies during a three-day Teen Community Emergency Response …
June 25, 2019
Sea Turtle Day observed with tagging
A team visited Manchioneel Bay at Cooper Island on Sunday to tag turtles in observance of World Sea Turtle Day, according to the Association of Reef Keepers. The work continues …
June 20, 2019
Public officers honoured
A dozen public officers were recognised for their customer service during the second “Public Service Star Membership Club Pinning Ceremony” on June 13, government announced. Acting Governor David Archer Jr., …
June 19, 2019
Antigua Prime Minister is new chairman of OECS
Premier Andrew Fahie pledged to support Gaston Browne, the incoming chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Authority, during the body’s 67th meeting Monday in Antigua and Barbuda. The …
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June 19, 2019
Government seeks input on beach policy
Government is asking the public to comment on a recently released draft Beach Use Policy. The document seeks to set guidelines in various areas: the definition of a beach; the …
June 14, 2019
Police urge caution at weekend events
Police are urging residents to take precautions to ensure that houses, businesses and vehicles are secure ahead of the events scheduled for this weekend, including the Buju Banton concert on …
June 12, 2019
EDITORIAL: Hurricane season is here, and VI is still vulnerable
If a major hurricane hits tomorrow, will the Virgin Islands be ready? We’re afraid not. Another storm season started this month, and the VI is simply not as prepared as …
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June 12, 2019
Forecast updated as hurricane season arrives
The Atlantic Hurricane Season started on June 1, and the latest forecast warns the region to expect an “approximately average” season, according to the Department of Disaster Management. The forecast, …
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June 4, 2019
EDITORIAL: West End port should be a priority
It is good to hear that the new government plans to open the West End port to international ferries by August while plans proceed for a new facility. Now we …
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June 4, 2019
‘Virtual museum’ highlights Virgin Islands culture
The Department of Culture has launched its first “virtual museum” as part of efforts to motivate young people around the territory, according to government. The initiative, which launched on May …
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June 3, 2019
Helicopter visits as hurricane season looms
Two public officers joined a team from the RFA ship Mounts Bay aboard a Royal Navy helicopter last Monday morning to examine landing sites and other critical areas around the …
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May 28, 2019
EDITORIAL: Speaker should swear in D-4 rep and stop wasting public money
Without further delay, Speaker of the House Julian Willock should swear in Mark Vanterpool as the Fourth District representative and stop squandering taxpayer dollars on pointless legal action. If he …
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May 21, 2019
EDITORIAL: Belongership reform welcome, but it must be consistent and fair
Kudos to the new government for tackling the touchy issue of permanent residency and belongership. The overall plan to ease the requirements for both statuses seems reasonable and fair. However, …
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May 16, 2019
Armed robber hits RT restaurant
A lone gunman entered Capriccio di Mare restaurant on Waterfront Drive on Tuesday evening and assaulted an employee before leaving with cash, a bag and personal documents belonging to the …
May 16, 2019
Three arrested for Belle Vue robbery
Three people were charged for the robbery of a Belle Vue resident that occurred in early April, according to the Police Information Office. Arien Fahie, 23; Shaquille Benjamin, 23; and …
May 14, 2019
EDITORIAL: ‘Policy’ of replacing boards is an unfortunate mistake
The new government has taken a step backward by implementing an explicit “policy” of revoking and replacing the boards of all statutory bodies and government committees. Though previous administrations often …
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May 10, 2019
Premier attends decolonisation seminar
Premier Andrew Fahie traveled to Georgetown, Grenada from May 2-4 to meet with other regional leaders about the political status of the Virgin Islands and 16 other “non-independent countries” at …
May 7, 2019
EDITORIAL: Substitute green action for green rhetoric
Last week’s Earth Day celebrations were a heartening demonstration of community spirit, but they were also a reminder of the looming threats facing the territory’s delicate natural environment. In the …
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