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As sea levels continue to rise in the coming decades, entire communities in the Caribbean and elsewhere probably will be forced to relocate even if large nations keep the pledges …
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Members of the BVI Ports Authority Board have not been paid since March, Premier Andrew Fahie revealed last month in the House of Assembly in response to questions from opposition …
Since late August, officials in the Environmental Health Division have been working with Green VI staff to identify major mosquito breeding grounds in East End. The partnership is the first …
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Under a new arrangement, graduates of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College will be guaranteed admission to Johnson & Wales University in the United States, according to HLSCC. They will also …
After being named in last year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, Elihu Rhymer was formally pinned with the British Empire Medal during an investiture ceremony at his home last Thursday morning. “Across …
The Third District was discussed at length in the House of Assembly on Oct. 17 thanks to persistent questioning from opposition member Julian Fraser, who brought up issues of water …
The government will soon resume hiring retirees to cut bush along roadsides, Premier Andrew Fahie said during the Oct. 17 House of Assembly meeting. He was speaking in response to …
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Repairs to the Cathryn and Gertrude Warner Community Centre in Purcell Estate are slated for completion within the first quarter of next year, according to Health and Social Development Minister …
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It is currently “not possible” to rebuild the Belle Vue gym because of the high number of facilities damaged during the 2017 hurricanes, but government hopes to tackle the project …
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With more than 130 nationalities represented in the territory, the need to bring attention to Virgin Islands culture is urgent, according to Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Minister …
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Eight officers from the Armed Response Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recently completed a six-week “Close Protection Training” course conducted by the Bermuda police. The first cohort …
The Office of the Auditor General will soon complete a report on the failed BVI Airways deal that cost taxpayers $7.2 million, Governor Gus Jaspert told the media last week …
The government is in discussions with United Kingdom officials about the new Recovery to Development Plan, which was submitted to the UK on Sept. 27 as part of ongoing efforts …
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Rochelle Smith wanted to teach the children who gathered around her a cultural phrase used throughout the Virgin Islands. “You ever heard anybody say to you, ‘You talk so much, …
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The Recovery and Development Agency signed an Oct. 28 contract worth more than $170,000 for the construction of two new temporary housing units on Jost Van Dyke, and the upgrading …
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On the day of the general election in February, former Premier Dr. Orlando Smith signed a development agreement giving preliminary permission to expand a planned community of ten villas into …
Continue reading “$300 million Virgin Gorda resort okayed on Election Day”
A last-minute delegation of 19 Virgin Islands representatives attended Caribbean Community’s Festival of the Arts, known as Carifesta, from Aug. 16-25 in Trinidad and Tobago, according to Education, Culture, Youth …
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A structure being built near the Tortola entrance to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge to Beef Island will showcase the territory’s culture while serving as a “talking point” for tour …
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The House of Assembly voted on Oct. 18 to rename the Central Administration Building after Ralph O’Neal, the first premier of the Virgin Islands and the longest serving elected politician …
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Government is updating its accounting system with new software that will help collect revenue, Premier Andrew Fahie said in the House of Assembly on Oct. 17 before admitting that he …
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A young man was pronounced dead after his scooter and a flatbed truck collided on the night of Oct. 23, police said. Ryan Adams, 20, was near Island Department Store …
Caramelised guava with onions and Callwood rum were among the ingredients of a blue, slushy drink created by mixologist Everson Rawlins on Friday night. “You won’t taste the alcohol, but …
In recent months, about half of all assault cases were domestic related, Police Commissioner Michael Matthews told the Beacon this month, adding that domestic violence remains prevalent in the community …
Government tabled a new Recovery to Development Plan during the Oct. 17 House of Assembly sitting, introducing a 33-page document that is designed to replace the previous 116-page plan that …
Government launched a programme Tuesday aimed at fortifying disaster shelters and better training residents from all walks of life to respond to situations like the 2017 hurricanes. As part of …
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