In an effort to properly address the mould growth in several public schools, the Ministry of Education and Culture has sought the expertise of a company based in the United …
May 28, 2013
May 28, 2013
Armed robbers strike twice in Road Town
Two robberies took place within two hours of each other on Sunday night in Road Town, police said.
May 27, 2013
Anegada fishing industry under review
Deputy Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering met with fishermen on Anegada last Thursday to exchange ideas about strategies for the fishing industry on the sister island.
May 27, 2013
Youths clean up neighbourhood
They started at 5:30 a.m. Two hours later, they had collected nearly 100 bags of garbage.
May 24, 2013
Facilities discussed for Smugglers Cove
Judging by the crowd enjoying Smugglers Cove on the recent Whit Monday holiday, many Virgin Islands residents like the beach just the way it is.
May 24, 2013
Welcoming the next generation aboard (PHOTO GALLERY)
“If you want to be on a boat and you want to drive the boat, you have to have a captain’s licence,” Janet Oliver, executive director of the Charter Yacht …
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May 24, 2013
Lecture explores emancipation’s aftermath
It might be tempting to think that after Emancipation Day 1834 and the public reading of the British Slavery Abolition Act, all slaves were free and that was the end …
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May 7, 2013
Morgan, Assassin, Shai on Music Festival lineup
Organisers of the BVI Music Festival announced the three-day event’s lineup Tuesday on Facebook, 18 days ahead of the kick-off on May 24.
May 7, 2013
VI represented at investment summit
Premier Dr. Orlando Smith travelled to Miami this week to attend the Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit.
May 6, 2013
Georges chairs ombudsman conference
Complaints Commissioner Elton Georges is in St. Maarten this week to chair the Seventh Biennial Conference of the Caribbean Ombudsman Association from Sunday through Thursday.
May 6, 2013
Shepherd Hill woman pleads guilty to assault
During a Friday appearance in Magistrates’ Court, Monica King admitted to attacking Maya Maynard and throwing a rock that damaged her jeep on Sept. 24, 2012 in Shepherd Hill.
May 6, 2013
Shepherd Hill woman pleads guilty to assault
During a Friday appearance in Magistrates’ Court, Monica King admitted to attacking Maya Maynard and throwing a rock that damaged her jeep on Sept. 24, 2012 in Shepherd Hill.
May 3, 2013
DDM at work on a new strategic plan
The Department of Disaster Management recently announced a review of its current policies and the development of a new strategic plan scheduled to launch next year.
May 3, 2013
Seniors in the spotlight
If Shirma George had not called 103-year-old Cane Garden Bay resident William Industrious to remind him about the opening ceremony for Senior Citizens Month, he might have missed an opportunity …
May 1, 2013
Legislators dispute ‘contract splitting’
First District Representative Andrew Fahie and Premier Dr. Orlando Smith both implied during the House of Assembly meeting last Thursday that “contract splitting” isn’t a good practice.
May 1, 2013
Premier: UK supports VI financial services
In spite of a recent spate of negative publicity, the Virgin Islands’ financial services industry has the “unequivocal support” of the United Kingdom government, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith said last …
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May 1, 2013
Anegada airport open after brief closure
After being closed for a week, the Auguste George Airport on Anegada is back open, officials said.
May 1, 2013
Residents taking advantage of specialty clinics
Based on the number of patients who have come in during the first month, specialist clinics appear to be a good choice for Virgin Islands patients, hospital staff said last …
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May 1, 2013
VI represents at STT Carnival (PHOTO GALLERY)
Marsha Hendricks stood in the shade of a makeshift canopy beside Main Street in Charlotte Amalie, laughing with her two young children as moko jumbies danced toward them on Saturday …
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May 1, 2013
Fort Hill man shot in the hand
Police are investigating the circumstances that led to a Fort Hill man seeking medical treatment at Peebles Hospital for a gunshot wound to the hand, police said.
April 30, 2013
Harbour project, roads and ‘green spaces’ worry D-3 residents
The Sea Cows Bay Harbour project, connection to a sewerage system, and a need for green spaces were among the many issues raised by residents who attended government’s latest “On …
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April 30, 2013
Festival theme, slogan announced
“This year is going to be a good year: I could feel it,” Marvin Blyden said of the coming August Emancipation Festival during a Tuesday press conference.
April 30, 2013
HOA debates disaster management
As legislators debated changes Tuesday to the territory’s disaster management law,
April 29, 2013
Jazz comes to VG
Artificial candles lit the path for more than 300 people who attended Jazz on the Hill on Saturday at St. Mary’s School.
April 29, 2013
Man gets nine months for buying stolen rings
Domingo Richards should have known better, according to Magistrate Tamia Richards.