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January 15, 2021

Youth Empowerment Project gets first grid-tied solar panels on Tortola

After years of delays, the Youth Empowerment Project on Jan. 7 became the first entity on Tortola to be approved by the BVI Electricity Corporation to sell electricity it generates …

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by Joey Waldinger
January 14, 2021

Cruise ships arrive for 30-day ‘warm layups’

For the first time since last March, two cruise ships docked Monday at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. But they are carrying only crewmembers, and no one will …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 14, 2021

Irma housing aid stops taking applications

Though the government’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme was allocated a $9 million boost in May under the umbrella of a Covid-19 pandemic stimulus package funded mostly by the Social Security …

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by Dana Kampa
January 14, 2021

Plans in motion to clear Pockwood scrap

Leaders recently commended the territory’s WE RECYCLE programme, which they said diverted an estimated 3,328 tonnes of recyclable materials from the incinerator and landfill to two established recycling centres. “This …

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by Dana Kampa
January 9, 2021

New Year’s baby born just before midnight

When Marcia Jennings was nearing her due date, she believed she would have a December baby. But the father, Marcus Maduro, had a feeling the baby would come in January. …

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by Dana Kampa
January 9, 2021

Brexit trade deal brings changes to all overseas territories

Last Thursday marked the end of 2020, but also the last day of the “transition period” to the start of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. As a …

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by Dana Kampa
January 9, 2021

More students head back to class in person

More students are filtering back into in-person classrooms under the phased approach to school re-openings that began in October as Covid-19 numbers fell, though some are still attending primarily or …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
January 9, 2021

HOA debates disaster bill, passes other laws

In recent months, Virgin Islands leaders have placed focus on the role of self-determination in the territory’s future development as they plan a review of the 2007 Constitution. The House …

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by Dana Kampa
January 8, 2021

Jost Van Dyke gets new welcome centre

More than three years after Hurricane Irma destroyed the wooden welcome centre at the Dog Hole Jetty on Jost Van Dyke, a new structure has been built in its place. …

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by Joey Waldinger
January 8, 2021

Holidays reformed to stress Virgin Islands history

Last month, the government quietly reformed the territory’s public holidays to better reflect Virgin Islands culture and history. In addition to rebranding Territory Day as Virgin Islands Day and St. …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 8, 2021

Tourism plan among premier’s promises

The territory will have a new tourism plan by the end of 2021, Premier Andrew Fahie promised in a New Year’s Day message that also included several other updates about …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 8, 2021

New rules take effect as Covid cases climb

With growing concerns of a second wave of faster-spreading Covid-19 in the United Kingdom, the Unites States and other countries, the Virgin Islands has pushed its projected reopening date for …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 8, 2021

After a tough year, Virgin Islands greets 2021

On New Year’s Eve, some worked, some prayed, some partied, and some simply enjoyed the comfort of their own homes. The Virgin Islands rang in the New Year in many …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 3, 2021

Eleven active cases in the VI as year begins

In an update circulated through WhatsApp yesterday, Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone announced that there are 11 active cases of Covid-19 in the territory, bringing the total number …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
December 31, 2020

Deputy police commish gets Queen’s honour for service

Deputy Police Commissioner Alwin James, who has served on the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force for 35 years, has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in the Queen’s 2021 New …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 25, 2020

Design contract signed for Jost Van Dyke primary school

There will be a new primary school in Jost Van Dyke following a contract signing ceremony for the design of the school on Monday. The amount of the contract was …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
December 23, 2020

Old Government House to reopen soon

The first floor of the Old Government House Museum is ready to reopen to the public following three years of renovations carried out after the building sustained extensive damage in …

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by BVI Beacon
December 23, 2020

National Parks Trust launches eco-atlas

As the culmination of a project that started in 2002, the National Parks Trust launched its first environmental atlas during a ceremony at Government House. “This initiative will help us …

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by BVI Beacon
December 23, 2020

After donation, VISAR to get new Virgin Gorda boat

A $174,000 grant from the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency will allow Virgin Islands Search and Rescue to purchase a new boat to expand its presence on Virgin Gorda, …

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by The BVI Beacon
December 22, 2020

Jost Van Dyke gets new jetty terminal with office space and tourism amenities

More than three years after Hurricane Irma destroyed the wooden welcome centre at the Dog Hole Jetty on Jost Van Dyke, a permanent structure has been built in its place. …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 22, 2020

Human Rights Day observed

A Human Rights Day ceremony was held last Thursday at the Government House under the theme “Recover Better; Stand Up for Human Rights” to celebrate the global observance. “We’re all …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
December 21, 2020

Quarantine fines upped as Virgin Islands hits 11 active Covid cases

There are now 11 active cases of Covid-19 in the territory, nine of which are tourists and two of which are returning residents, according to Health and Social Development Minister …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
December 18, 2020

Prison mum on inmate’s stabbing

Police received a report that an inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison sustained stab wounds on Dec. 3, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said Tuesday. The inmate was taken to the …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 17, 2020

Long-awaited District 7 road completed

On Saturday morning residents of the Seventh District celebrated the reopening of an access road they say has been needed for 30 years. Brady Ghut Road, located near Hodges Creek, …

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by Dana Kampa
December 17, 2020

Holiday event boosts animal shelter

Django the dog had two items on his list to Santa Claus this year, according to his owner Claudia Delahoy: for Covid-19 to be gone so he can visit all …

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by Dana Kampa

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