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 …
Treasury compliance unit to crack down
The government’s Treasury Department implemented a compliance unit last year in order to ensure that businesses and organisations are adhering to applicable laws, rules and regulations, Accountant General Arnold Ainsley …
Leaders meet with Caribbean Development Bank officials
Economic development and the hurricane recovery were on the agenda when Virgin Islands leaders met with Caribbean Development Bank officials who visited the territory last week, according to government. Premier …
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Beach businesses warned of crackdown
Unauthorised use of the territory’s beaches has been on the rise, and the government is planning to crack down on violators including commercial operators, according to Natural Resources and Labour …
Hospital launches new lab
The BVI Health Services Authority’s watchword for the year is “change,” and a new and expanded laboratory launched last week embodies that goal, according to acting BVIHSA CEO Dr. June …
Premier hosts financial services ‘roundtable’
Public company registers, sanctions and ongoing legislative reforms in the Virgin Islands were among the topics discussed when Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley hosted a financial services roundtable during his …
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Premier meeting with United Kingdom ministers in London
Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley is leading a delegation to London this week to meet with United Kingdom ministers and other officials. The delegation, which left Saturday and is scheduled …
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At 20, BVI London Office honoured with stamp
In honour of its 20th anniversary this year, the BVI London Office at 15 Upper Grosvenor Street in the west end of London is represented on a new commemorative stamp …
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Residents put to work cutting bush
A government programme launched in November has already found temporary employment for several residents, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced during a press conference on Friday. “A number of persons …
New emergency app in the works
As part of efforts to protect the public from hurricanes and other disasters, the Department of Disaster Management is developing an enhanced emergency alerting app that is scheduled to launch …
Students learn the dangers of drugs
A community police officer has launched a new programme designed to educate Virgin Islands schoolchildren about the dangers of drugs. The ten-week Drug Abuse Resistance Education programme — known as …
Police name man killed in shooting
Kadeem Jimenez, a 31-year-old Brady Ghut resident, was the man killed in a shooting in the Major Bay area on Dec. 12, police announced two days later. At 3 p.m. …
EDITORIAL: The highs, lows and lessons of 2022
An optimistic look back on 2022 might conjure a year-end image of the Virgin Islands as a phoenix preparing to rise from the ashes of its former self. And after …
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Virgin Islands dodges big damage from storm season
The Atlantic Hurricane Season ended last week without bringing major damage to the territory, but the Department of Disaster Management is urging residents to stay alert. “We are very grateful …
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Sports policy to be updated
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports is updating the Virgin Islands National Sports Policy, and it needs your help. To that end, the agency is asking residents to complete …
Senior airport staff get training
The board of directors and senior managers at the BVI Airports Authority received training when they hosted the director general of Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean …
Mangrove boardwalk to be restored, completed
The Roger Downing Mangrove Boardwalk in Paraquita Bay was only partially completed when it was badly damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. But soon it will be restored …
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Expo spreads word about diabetes
Foot care, medication management, and mental health were among the topics covered by a panel of healthcare experts during the Living Well with Type II Diabetes Expo on Nov. 17 …
Virgin Gorda author’s book adapted for the stage
More than 40 performers will take the stage at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on Saturday to bring to life a children’s book by a Virgin Gorda author and a …
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Fisheries database to be finished soon
A database is being developed to improve the storage and analysis of fisheries data as part of larger efforts to support research and decision-making for fisheries management in the territory, …
Rotarians raise $45k for blood bank
With the help of its annual Grand Raffle, the Rotary Club of Tortola raised $45,000 for the purchase of equipment to expand the blood bank laboratory services at the BVI …