Six bills were introduced after the Speech from the Throne during the House of Assembly sitting on Tuesday afternoon. First, Premier Andrew Fahie motioned to introduce the first readings of …
January 21, 2022
January 21, 2022
Input sought for development plan
The Virgin Islands soon will have a roadmap for development until 2036, leaders hope. The government recently released a 233-page draft version of a National Sustainable Development Plan — something …
January 21, 2022
Painkiller Cup held despite Covid
With the water smooth and glassy, conditions were perfect for the 2022 Painkiller Cup, where paddle-boarders raced to win prizes on Saturday. Because of the pandemic, this year’s race was …
January 21, 2022
7 more die, but Covid cases are dropping
After a Covid-19 spike sparked a limit on social gatherings last week, the number of active cases dropped to 899 from a peak of at least 1,387, according to numbers …
January 13, 2022
Schools delay opening, stay online
Public schools remain closed for in-person learning at the start of the new semester as cases of Covid-19 continue to increase in the territory. “We started online because of the …
January 13, 2022
Omicron brought new Covid surge
The number of active Covid-19 cases in the Virgin Islands rose yesterday to 1,387, marking the second-largest surge since the pandemic started, according to numbers released by government. Numbers have …
January 13, 2022
35 bird species spotted in Anegada
Birdwatching is easier when you know where to look. Luckily for those on the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Anegada on Jan. 5, Rondel Smith Jr. is an expert. …
January 7, 2022
RDA completed 7 projects in 2021
The Recovery and Development Agency oversaw seven projects last year and is looking to complete more in 2022, including works at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, RDA acting CEO …
January 7, 2022
First baby of the year named James
The first baby of the year was born at 10:15 a.m. on New Year’s Day at the Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital and his name is James Zolfi. He came into …
January 7, 2022
New Covid surge brings 40th death
In recent weeks, the territory has seen the second-largest spike in Covid-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 958 active cases as of the government’s most recent Covid-19 …
December 24, 2021
Repairs complete at Anegada admin building
Another hurricane-damaged administration building has been renovated and refurbished, this time in Anegada. Officials handed over the Theodolph Faulkner Administration Building on Dec. 17 during a ceremony on the sister …
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December 23, 2021
Five contracts signed for solar, other works
Government has announced plans to install solar facilities on two primary schools, begin architectural and engineering services for repairs to the Road Town Police Station, and build a car park …
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December 17, 2021
Santa helps Humane Society raise $4k
Supporters of the BVI Humane Society came out to Nanny Cay on Friday night for the annual Minced Pies and Mulled Wine fundraising event. With donated minced pies and mulled …
December 16, 2021
Another Covid-19 death recorded
Another person has died with Covid-19, and the number of known active cases jumped to 77 Monday from 40 on Dec. 3, according to government’s latest announcements. “One additional death …
December 16, 2021
Virgin Gorda airlift boosted as holidays ramp up
Efforts to make a grand holiday season are beginning this week with flights three times daily between Virgin Gorda and Puerto Rico starting tomorrow, Premier Andrew Fahie said during a …
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December 9, 2021
Covid cases at ESHS close school for now
After students tested positive for Covid-19, the Elmore Stoutt High School closed both its campuses last week and asked students to continue online schooling for the rest of the term, …
December 9, 2021
First contracts signed for ESHS revamp
Senior Elmore Stoutt High School students will finally be back at their Road Town campus by the start of the next school year, officials promised last Thursday during a contract-signing …
December 9, 2021
Christmas in the City’s new location a hit
Sounds of steel pans and Christmas tunes filled the streets of Road Town Friday afternoon as the 23rd annual Christmas in the City kicked off. “Christmas in the City 2021 …
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December 3, 2021
Premier: Economy is not ‘shutting down’
A surge in active Covid-19 cases was reported by government on Tuesday, with numbers climbing to 39. Most of the positive cases are on Tortola, with two on Virgin Gorda …
December 3, 2021
Premier pushed for EZ Shipping border barges, guv says
In a move that cost taxpayers more than $2 million, Premier Andrew Fahie authorised the use of three barges owned by EZ Shipping for border security during the Covid-19 pandemic …
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November 25, 2021
Concert attendees test positive for Covid
On Nov. 13, hundreds of people crowded around a stage at the Festival Village Grounds to watch performances during a show called the Fish Fete. Many of them weren’t wearing …
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November 25, 2021
VI’s first open-heart surgery a success
Last Thursday, Bougainvillea Clinic announced the first successful open-heart surgery completed in the territory. “We did it. We did it under constraints, but we were successful, and I’m really proud …
November 24, 2021
Taddy Bay airport in Virgin Gorda reopens, again
Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a turkey, and for Virgin Gorda residents, the turkey came along with the reopening of the Taddy Bay International Airport on Tuesday. Natural Resources, Labour and …
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November 18, 2021
First Lit Fest highlights writers
St. Thomas-born novelist Tiphanie Yanique was interviewed last week by Virgin Islands Poet Laureate Dr. Richard Georges as one of several virtual events held during the first-ever BVI Lit Fest. …
November 18, 2021
West End Community Centre completed
More than four years after Hurricane Irma damaged the West End Community Centre, the facility has been repaired with some $415,000 and handed over during a ceremony last week. Premier’s …
