Last September, the government announced that its new asphalt plant was fully operational after being handed over to the Public Works Department by the Switzerland-based company Ammann. Since, then, however, …
$1.8 million to help fix worst roads
While government continues to consider the lone bid of about $37 million for 38 miles of roadwork across the territory, $1.8 million has been allocated to carry out remedial works …
Marine base handed over
After their base sustained major damage from hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, marine police now have a new, expanded building that they will share with customs and immigration officers. …
Light wind tests sailors at regatta
Light winds put sailors’ skills to the test during the 51st year of the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. But they didn’t let that stop them from racing. “Everyone …
Tourney sees strong turnout, smaller fish
A hanging scale was the centre of the Virgin Islands’ sportfishing world Saturday as nine boats motored into the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour with their catches just before 5 p.m. …
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‘Icons’ to be announced in July
After years in the making, the Virgin Islands Icon Awards will be presented during a July 1 gala where the winners of 26 categories chosen by 23 judges will be …
Tsunami drill sends Virgin Islands to higher ground
More than 4,000 people across the Virgin Islands took part in this year’s Caribe Wave tsunami drill, with residents walking up the nearest hill to avoid the simulated natural hazard, …
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Andrew Fahie’s place on the wall
Hanging behind Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s chair in the House of Assembly in Road Town is a portrait of former premier Andrew Fahie. Asked Friday if Mr. Fahie’s photo …
United Nations decolonisation committee to visit
The Virgin Islands was recently approved to receive a visiting mission from the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, according to Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. “The purpose of such …
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Farm expo, market held on Tortola
Piled high on trestle tables, cucumbers, peppers, sugarcane and other brightly coloured produce contrasted with the white tents that provided shade for vendors at the 2024 Agriculture Exhibition and Market …
Minister promises cancer registry
After years of requests for a cancer registry, Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley explained his plan to fight rising cancer rates in the territory in a March 5 …
US expert set to assist with barge death probe
A New Jersey expert on enclosed spaces will help investigate a death and three injuries last month aboard a barge docked at Pockwood Pond, Police Commissioner Mark Collins said Friday. …
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QEII Park roadwork at standstill
The Public Works Department spent $180,743 on roadwork alongside the Queen Elizabeth II Park before workers discovered shallow utility lines and a high water table that have stalled the project, …
In a first, surfers rep VI abroad
Alongside surfing greats like Gabriel Medina and John John Florence, three young men from the Virgin Islands faced off against some of the world’s best surfers last month in Puerto …
New animal shelter in the works
On a recent Saturday morning, unpainted concrete walls cooled the interior of the skeleton structure that will become the new animal shelter in Josiahs Bay. “We are building a solid …
Big plans but few funds for roads
More than four hours into last week’s House of Assembly meeting, Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton asked his second question to Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer. “Would the [minister] give …
VI surfers to compete in Puerto Rico
After the hasty formation of the territory’s first national surfing organisation, three Virgin Islands surfers are headed to Puerto Rico today for a contest that could give them a shot …
Man dies after entering tank on a barge
A man died after entering a tank on a barge near Pockwood Pond and losing consciousness, police said Saturday morning. Two other males who entered the tank to rescue him …
After Rutley visit, premier ‘confident’ on reforms
Nearly half an hour late to the press conference he called on Friday morning, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley stepped into the multimedia room on the first floor of his …
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Just one firm bids on 38-mile road project
Despite three deadline extensions in a tender process launched last October, only one company bid last week for a 38-mile road reconstruction project on Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van …
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Climate project brings new digital maps
For decades, the National Parks Trust has researched and monitored the Virgin Islands’ natural environment as part of its efforts to manage the territory’s 21 protected parks and identify potential …
Glass crusher at work in Pockwood Pond
A new glass crusher at the Pockwood Pond dumpsite is now tasked with diverting as much as one-fifth of Tortola’s waste stream. Located between the non-operational incinerator and the concrete …
New governor swears in
The new governor of the Virgin Islands was sworn in to office Monday after arriving in the territory three days earlier. Upstairs in the House of Assembly building, Daniel Pruce …
Governor bids farewell
In January 2021, Governor John Rankin arrived in the Virgin Islands days after his predecessor dropped a political bombshell by announcing a Commission of Inquiry into possible corruption in the …
Branson’s cruise line makes first visit
Boarding Richard Branson’s new cruise liner, Valiant Lady, leaders and other guests from around the territory mingled and laughed on Sunday, eager to sample the experience of an adults-only cruise. …