Coconut Lounge was packed on Saturday evening, but when poets took the microphone in their hands, the whole room fell silent. “So check yourself, respect yourself and let yourself be …
April 7, 2019
April 7, 2019
Sailors undaunted by lack of wind at Spring Regatta
Some sailors may have lamented the lack of wind on Saturday that led to the cancellation of a whole day of racing in the BVI Spring Regatta, but the Escaped …
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April 5, 2019
Cayman legalises same-sex marriage
The Cayman Islands legalised same-sex marriage on Sunday, following a landmark Grand Court decision which ruled that preventing such unions violated the rights to a private and family life guaranteed …
April 5, 2019
VI attends ACS for first time
Premier Andrew Fahie led a delegation to the Eighth Summit of Heads of Government of the Association of Caribbean States in Managua, Nicaragua last week, the first time a head …
April 5, 2019
Vanterpool takes legal action over D-4 seat
The High Court will hold a hearing on the issue of the District Four vacancy after Mark Vanterpool’s attorneys filed for judicial review, Mr. Vanterpool said in a statement on …
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April 5, 2019
Premier unveils a ‘transitional budget’
Premier Andrew Fahie said that the 2019 budget, which he detailed at the House of Assembly on Tuesday, mainly reflects the past administration’s efforts but that his government was able …
April 5, 2019
New plans unveiled for West End port
The new West End port of entry, various versions of which were proposed even before Hurricane Irma destroyed the existing structure, will be about 27,000 square feet under the latest …
April 5, 2019
‘Unprecedented’ number naturalised
Eighty people were naturalised as British overseas territory citizens on Tuesday during a ceremony at Government House, on the heels of another 80 who were naturalised last week. “Today’s ceremony …
April 5, 2019
Cabinet holds retreat on Scrub Island
The new Cabinet held an “Executive Briefing Retreat” at the Scrub Island Resort Spa and Marina on March 20 under the theme “Looking Ahead: The Cabinet’s Executive Mandate.” “This retreat …
April 5, 2019
Governor will not issue writ for by-election
Governor Gus Jaspert said on March 26 that he does not intend to issue a writ for a by-election following legal advice that Fourth District Representative Mark Vanterpool’s resignation “was …
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April 4, 2019
Captain crashes into Sea Cows Bay and evades border patrol
The captain of a small boat, who was seen dropping off four Haitians on St. John, crashed in Sea Cows Bay Sunday night, according to the Police Information Office. Police …
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April 4, 2019
Police to test body cameras for three months
A three-month pilot programme introducing body cameras for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will begin soon. In partnership with Axon, an international technology company, the RVIPF will test the …
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April 2, 2019
Funds raised for boy’s cancer treatment
Four year-old Jahdiel Watson was acting like himself early January, opting to play instead of eating. But when his grandmother and teacher felt his stomach, they immediately sensed that something …
April 2, 2019
Police formally probing ESHS wall project
Police have launched a formal investigation into the construction of the incomplete perimeter wall around Elmore Stoutt High School, a project spearheaded in 2014 and 2015 by National Democratic Party …
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March 25, 2019
Who runs VINO? Willock won’t say
This article originally appeared in the March 21, 2019 print edition. During two social media interviews this month, newly elected Speaker of the House Julian Willock repeated his longstanding …
March 23, 2019
First sports day in Education Week since Irma draws excitement
As the shot to begin the race rang out through the arena and runners took off, their classmates were running alongside the track cheering them on. “You can do it!” …
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March 23, 2019
Premier Andrew Fahie attends OECS meeting in Guadeloupe
During his first overseas trip as government leader, last week Premier Andrew Fahie attended the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States meeting in Guadeloupe, a French overseas region that became an …
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March 23, 2019
Man arrested after string of burglaries
Rockey Haripersaud, 18, has been charged with four counts of burglary that occurred within a two-week span near his home in Purcell Estate, police said. Mr. Haripersaud is accused of …
March 23, 2019
Virgin Islands takes part in Caribe Wave 2019 Tsunami drill
Last Thursday, 2,012 people across Tortola participated in a regional tsunami and earthquake drill dubbed Caribe Wave 2019. The main point to remember: Head to high ground. “This is part …
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March 22, 2019
Kids’ art contest highlights sea life
Children gathered at Government House on Friday pointing at nature-themed artwork and spinning around wearing virtual-reality goggles for the first annual Re-CREATE Art Competition. “It’s amazing. Some of them you …
March 22, 2019
80 naturalised at Government House ceremony
In the first naturalisation ceremony under the new government, 80 people received naturalisation certificates on Tuesday at the Government House. They can now register as British overseas territory citizens. During …
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March 21, 2019
Vanterpool reverses decision to resign
Mark Vanterpool last week reversed his decision to resign from his position as Fourth District representative, spurring a spat with newly elected Speaker of the House Julian Willock and throwing …
March 21, 2019
Governor explains the recovery loan delays
During a press conference on Friday, Governor Gus Jaspert emphasised the importance of recovery and development, including the £300 million United Kingdom loan guarantee that would allow the Virgin Islands …
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March 19, 2019
Election observers’ ideas aren’t new
Two days after the Feb. 25 general election, a team of international observers released a preliminary report with a series of recommendations for election reform. Most of them are not …
March 18, 2019
Composting workshops held across Virgin Islands
When Jean Bonhotal and Mary Schwarz of the Cornell University Waste Management Institute began lecturing about compost on a recent Monday morning at Francis Lettsome Primary School in East End, …
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