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During the Festival Food Fair on July 29, Olive Vanterpool was demonstrating the process of making cassava bread as live steel pan music played in the background. Her mission was …
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Among other business completed on Tuesday, the House of Assembly signed off on government’s plan to extend an import-duty reduction by three months, and it green-lighted regulations that give more …
The past and the present came together during a night of cultural entertainment when this year’s BVI Fungi Fest was held as part of the August Emancipation Festival activities. “The …
Students from Althea Scatliffe Primary School will be relocated to other schools when they return to class for the fall semester, according to Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister …
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Several recovery projects are far behind schedule as the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Irma approaches, but Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a Aug. 8 press conference that the …
Despite a few delays in recent weeks, Governor John Rankin said yesterday that he has “no major concerns” with the government’s progress toward its commitment to implement a series of …
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It was a hot day last Friday, but that didn’t stop crowds of people from partaking in races and enjoying other events during the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta. Plenty of …
Dancing in the streets by the hundreds for the first time in years, the Virgin Islands community showed up in force to celebrate being outside together for the 68th annual …
Within the first two lines of the territorial song — “out of the huts of history’s pain, our ancestors bled and died” — lie a commemoration, one that was celebrated …
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It was an occasion of pomp and circumstance for 11 people who received their basic and advanced emergency medical technician certifications. Some completed their advanced EMT certificates while others will step …
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The framework for carrying out Commission of Inquiry recommendations includes a deluge of deadlines for July, but Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said last week that his National Unity Government …
After major hits to the tourism sector during the pandemic, the Virgin Islands is figuring out the best way forward in new circumstances under new leadership, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” …
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The Virgin Islands is working with its Caribbean neighbours to help ensure the long-term health of key ecosystems, Natural Resources and Labour Minister Mitch Turnbull said on July 21 in …
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On June 30, legislators missed their deadline to make the Register of Interests public and establish penalties for violating declaration rules. On July 21, however, they passed a bill to …
After suddenly closing Althea Scatliffe Primary School last month because of concerns about its structural integrity, government officials are still figuring out the best options to temporarily house students, according …
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When youth models took the stage and launched watermelon-coloured beach balls into the cheering crowd, an upbeat celebration was announced at the Global Glamour Runway Show on July 23 at …
Government plans to install solar-powered crosswalk signals throughout Road Town as part of efforts to promote a greener, safer and more pedestrian-friendly capital, according to Deputy Premier Kye Rymer. During …
Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Keevin Walker of Parham Town and Cleofoster Williams Jr., who were reported missing on July 19 after they were seen boarding a …
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The August Emancipation Festival is officially under way. With the slicing of a pink ribbon strung across the stage, the Bernard “Yampie” Nibbs Festival Village officially opened on July 27. …
Following DNA tests and other forensic analysis, police believe that skeleton remains found in December belong to Walter Todman, an 83-year-old who went missing almost four years ago, they said …
As part of efforts to ease economic pressure on residents, government is halving a remittance tax imposed in 2020, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced during a press conference on Friday. …
More than a month ago, the new National Unity Government agreed to work with the United Kingdom to carry out reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry — thereby avoiding …
Valerie Lettsome recalls overhearing a recent conversation among a group of women chatting about their week. One received enthusiastic support for seeking medical advice to get her diabetes in check; …
Government recently withdrew a bill that would have opened the Register of Interests to the public and required senior civil servants to join House of Assembly members in declaring their …
Former premier Andrew Fahie came one step closer to losing his First District seat in the House of Assembly on July 19 when Speaker Corine George-Massicote refused to excuse his …
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