The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is asking voters to take a survey to provide feedback on the execution of the general election last month. The 13-question survey is …
Cops seize 9 scooters
The Road Policing Unit collaborated with officers from other units in recent days to crack down on scooter riders who disturb residents by forming noisy, illegal motorcades, particularly on the …
500 kilos of suspected coke seized in boat chase
Two men have been charged following a boat chase early Tuesday morning that ended on Beef Island with the seizure of a speedboat and more than 500 kilograms of suspected …
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Virgin Islands delegation attends education forum
Education challenges, disruptions and changes are among the topics to be addressed by a Virgin Islands delegation attending the 2023 Education World Forum in London, according to government. The group …
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Cops host East End businesses
As part of ongoing efforts to forge closer relationships with residents, community police officers in East End and Long Look organised a drive to give local businesses a place to …
Senior month kicks off with service, hiking
Hiking, painting and an open house are among the activities ongoing during the 34th annual Senior Citizens Month, which kicked off Monday with a service at the Road Town Methodist …
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Six Atlantic hurricanes predicted this year
Around 13 named storms, including six hurricanes, are likely to form this year during the Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to recent predictions by meteorologist Dr. Philip Klotzbach of the Tropical …
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District councils coming soon to territory
The Cabinet recently approved the formation of district councils to help advance the development of communities across the territory, government announced Saturday. As a next step following the April 5 …
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Cabinet approves culture policy
In a move designed to protect and develop the territory’s culture, the Cabinet recently approved the Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Policy and Strategy 2023 to 2028, government announced Saturday. …
Rules eased for paying lawyers from frozen assets
Following the implementation of wide-ranging new sanctions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, Governor John Rankin has been swamped with requests for the licence needed to use frozen …
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BVIIAC ‘incubation period’ extended
The BVI International Arbitration Centre opened its doors in 2016, and it was supposed to become financially independent after being financed and overseen by the Financial Services Commission for a …
Government pushes back against child abuse
A fence-and-gate-decorating competition and a run/walk event are among the activities planned in April for the territory’s 20th observance of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, according to government. “All …
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RATED Programme trains 45
Forty-five people were trained recently as part of the Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development Programme, government announced. The RATED Programme — which is designed to promote career development — …
Asphalt plant to start operating soon
After months of delays, the government’s new asphalt plant is expected to be commissioned by the end of June, officials announced last week. Public Works Department Director Jeremy Hodge said …
Residents urged to monitor air quality
Mould is perhaps the most well-known threat to indoor air quality. But the Environmental Health Division is warning that other factors can also have negative effects, including poor ventilation, lack …
Government hands over two new homes
Tameka Johnson and Brenda Herman each received the key to a new home last week as part of the government’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. Health and Social Development Marlon Penn …
19th social home handed over on Anegada
Carlton Benners and his caretaker received the keys to a new home in The Settlement, Anegada as part of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, government announced last week. …
Brewers Bay bathroom to cost $238k
The budget for the ongoing construction of a restroom at Brewers Bay beach has been upped more than $25,000 to a total of $238,272.11, according to Natural Resources and Labour …
Virgin Islands observes World Down Syndrome Day
Many residents wore colourful socks on Tuesday in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, which was themed “With Us, Not for Us.” This year’s theme was designed to send the …
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University of the Virgin Islands reps visit college mangrove nursery
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College recently hosted a 16-person delegation from the University of the Virgin Islands, who toured the Mangrove Nursery Project in Paraquita Bay as part of …
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Tech achievers honoured on women’s day
As part of the territory’s celebration of International Women’s Day on May 8, women across the territory were honoured for their contributions in fields including information technology, politics, policing and …
Responders trained for oil spills
Thirty-five public officers and private-sector representatives recently received training in managing oil spills from international experts. The sessions were administered by the firm Ambipar Response, which is based in the …
Public officer and businessman remembered
Elihu Rhymer, a public officer and businessman who also wore many other hats in the community, will be remembered during a funeral service on Saturday at North Sound Methodist Church …
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Fire-response plan in works at prison
His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut recently hosted training for emergency first responders as part of efforts to develop a plan for responding to fires on the facility’s grounds. The …
Virgin Islands lauded for disaster prep
After a two-year effort across the public service, the Virgin Islands has been re-accreditated by a United States-based organisation that assesses disaster preparedness, government stated on Friday. The non-profit Emergency …