The territory has recorded another Covid-19-related death, according to the government’s latest Covid-19 dashboard update issued last Thursday. As of that day, the death toll from the pandemic was 63, …
174 graduate from HLSCC
Pomp and circumstance surrounded a two-day graduation celebration of 174 students earning certificates and associate degrees from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. “You have a purpose,” Premier Dr. Natalio …
Hundreds attend Platinum Jubilee
Across the world last week, people celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, and the Virgin Islands was no exception. Dressed in uniforms, dresses, suits and hats, about …
Work continues on Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Building
Works are still underway at the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex, Deputy Premier Kye Rymer said last Thursday in the House of Assembly, but he stopped short of providing a …
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Andrew Fahie is still getting paid as first district representative
Former premier Andrew Fahie is still getting paid as the First District representative even though he is in the United States facing charges of conspiring to import cocaine and to …
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Seniors compete at games
Seniors from across the territory marched around the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds to the beat of a drum on Friday during the Senior Games 2022. Then they kicked off a …
Government in talks with Britain on proposal
On May 11, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced that his National Unity Government was waiting for the United Kingdom to respond to a proposal for carrying out governance reforms …
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Covid cases still dropping
The number of active Covid-19 cases in the territory continues to drop, according to the latest numbers published by government. As of Friday, there were 111 active cases, down from …
COI blasts gov’t handling of statutory boards
Statutory boards in the territory are supposed to function independently, but many fall far short of that ideal because of political interference and inadequate appointment practices, a cording to the …
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HLSCC hosts Spring Concert
A medley of choir, dance, and jazz performances graced the stage at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College over the weekend during the 2022 Spring …
Covid cases down a little
The number of known active Covid-19 cases in the territory dropped from 155 on May 13 to 132 last Thursday, according to the most recent numbers published on the government’s …
Covid cases climb to 155
Active Covid-19 cases continued to rise from subvariants of omicron in recent days, but Virgin Islands officials remained optimistic, saying that most of the new cases are mild and herd …
Over 100 seniors attend tea party
More than 100 people attended the annual Seniors’ Sunset Tea Party on Sunday at Benjamin A. Romney Park in West End. Under large canopy tents, lines of tables decorated in …
$6.5 million paid to Withers during inquiry
Though government paid the United Kingdom-headquartered law firm Withers LLP $6.5 million for representation during the Commission of Inquiry, not all branches of government benefited from the firm’s services, according …
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Commission of Inquiry slams ‘attack’ on registrar of interests
For 13 years as the territory’s first registrar of interests, Victoreen Romney-Varlack worked tirelessly to urge reluctant House of Assembly members to register their interests as required by law, according …
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HLSCC hosts first ‘Stingray Showcase’
At the 2022 Stingray Showcase last Thursday at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Sanjay Singh took first place for his project to help digitise files for Smiley’s Garage. “I was …
Lions Club marks 50th year
On the “birthday” of the Lions Club of Tortola, members launched the start of their 50th anniversary celebrations. Chairperson Maria Vieira said during the April 27 launch that the club …
Active Covid cases hit 103 last week
There were 103 active Covid-19 cases throughout the territory as of last Thursday, according to the government’s most recent update. Numbers from the Covid-19 dashboard released that day show that …
Willock resigns, claims he was a “sacrificial lamb”
Speaker of the House Julian Willock plans to resign from the House of Assembly on the request of acting Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley, Mr. Willock said at the start …
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VIP names Wheatley chairman, calls on premier to resign
The Virgin Islands Party is seeking the resignation of Premier Andrew Fahie and hopes to replace him with acting Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley, Dr. Wheatley announced on Saturday. Dr. …
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20 recruits graduate as police
Rain didn’t deter 20 police recruits from completing their training and being named officers during the Fifth Cohort’s Completion Exercise last Thursday at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. “It …
44 trees planted for Earth Day
It was a rocky start to planting for the team at Pelican Gate Primary School during Earth Day on Friday. “Remember the mountain is made of volcanic rock,” said teacher …
Covid-19 cases spike to 95
After more than four weeks with fewer than 20 active Covid-19 cases reported in the territory, government announced April 21 that there were 95 active cases — up from 19 …
Virgin Islands government lifts outdoor mask mandate
The day before the Easter weekend, government eased its Covid-19 protocols, removing the requirement to wear masks outdoors and lifting certain social distancing rules. Also under the relaxed regime, no …
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Premier touts AA- credit rating for VI
During an announcement last Thursday, Premier Andrew Fahie touted a recent credit rating report listing the territory as “stable” with a double A rating. The Caribbean Information and Credit Rating …