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As the Virgin Islands received negative test results for a possible case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the territory, the Caribbean Public Health Agency reported that the first cases in …
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A total of 894,991 tourists visited the Virgin Islands during 2019, reaching nearly 80 percent of pre-Irma levels and more than doubling 2018 numbers, Premier Andrew Fahie announced last Thursday …
As government forges ahead with the National Sewerage Project, the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities will prioritise Cane Garden Bay and East End/Long Look “for a comprehensive overhaul and …
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As the sun set and wind blew across Virgin Gorda in the late afternoon last Thursday, hundreds gathered to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre. …
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After submitting a revised Recovery to Development Plan to the United Kingdom in September, the Virgin Islands government is now waiting to learn whether the UK will approve the territory’s …
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For the past two years, Finfun Peters has been using satellite images to track the prevalence of an invasive species on Anegada called whistling pine. “We basically manipulate satellite imagery …
With a red-tailed boa constrictor wrapped tightly around his arm and the snake’s head safely in his hand, William Coles explained to a group of frightened and fascinated viewers what …
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Police remain tightlipped about the death of a swimmer allegedly killed by a powerboat near Guana Island, but new information has been posted on social media. On Jan. 30, Jean-yves …
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Two agreements between the government and Peter Island Resort and Spa still haven’t been published, but more details of the development plans emerged in recent days. A newly released summary …
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Currently, victims of domestic violence can stay no longer than five days in the Family Support Network’s shelter programme, which lacks a designated facility to house them. But with plans …
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Behind Crafts Alive Village on Sunday afternoon, four men knelt in a circle and chanted as they poured libations. It was one of many traditions the Afrikan Studies Klub performed …
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A team from the United Kingdom will help train Virgin Islands police in building financial investigation skills, Governor Gus Jaspert told reporters Monday during his latest press conference. As part …
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Penny Haycraft sat next to a whirring projector in the middle of Le Cabanon, surrounded by more than 100 spectators who came out to support the Royal BVI Yacht Club’s …
A classic American play, which was performed last year in London with the help of a Virgin Islander, will take the screen this weekend in the territory. On Saturday, the …
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Spirited debate over whether parents should be held responsible for their children’s illegal behaviour and whether skin bleaching is a direct result of racism took place this week as students …
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Last week a self-described “watchdog” organisation called on Premier Andrew Fahie to publish the names of people granted belongership or residency status in December — and questioned whether they all …
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Government is developing a National Sustainable Development Plan that aims to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, but the document is still in its early stages. “It is …
After a long silence following Hurricane Irma, Peter Island Resort and Spa has announced that it aims to reopen the “main sections” of its 52 hotel rooms and three villas …
Though the windy weather over the weekend was dangerous for small vessels at sea, it was perfect for the fourth Anegada Kite & Paddle Festival. In fact, it was the …
After Premier Andrew Fahie faced backlash about hiring a private security detail with public money last year, the task has been assigned to trained police officers. “The force now has …
Scanning the horizon of Anegada with binoculars in hand, Nancy Woodfield-Pascoe and Clive Petrovic kept a careful watch for birds in the area. “Pelicans — I count four,” Mr. Petrovic …
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After two tourists died in Virgin Islands waters within two weeks, police have provided few details, but friends and family members are calling for increased marine safety in the territory. …
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As the sun set past the horizon on New Year’s Eve, yachts in Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, lit up the sky with lights. Thousands made their way over to …
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A visitor to the Virgin Islands died in a marine accident in Virgin Gorda on Dec. 20, according to police. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Information office circulated a …
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A grocery store founder and a youth leader in the Virgin Islands made the Queen’s New Year Honours list for their service to the territory. Peter Haycraft, founder of Road …
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