More than a decade after it was first proposed by Virgin Islands businessman Robert Wong, the Drake’s Landing resort and marina development in Havers is belly-up, and the seaside land …
January 30, 2025
December 6, 2024
Government gets earful at airport meetings
At the start of the second of three public meetings held last week to discuss the government’s proposal to expand the Virgin Islands’ main airport, Clive Smith told attendees that …
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September 16, 2024
EDITORIAL: Sister islands face a healthcare crisis
Virgin Gorda residents who spoke at a recent community meeting argued forcefully that improving their island’s healthcare system should be an urgent government priority. They are right. And the same …
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July 18, 2022
Ministers field questions on COI reforms
This week residents were given the first public opportunity to weigh in on the plan the Virgin Islands and United Kingdom governments have agreed for carrying out every Commission of …
January 25, 2021
National library, museum promised this year
Public libraries have been mostly closed in the territory since Hurricane Irma hit the Virgin Islands in 2017, but they were struggling even before then. That will change this year, …
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January 21, 2021
Government ministers hit the road
Virgin Islands culture and art were central during a week of community meetings hosted by government ministers throughout the territory, but leaders also addressed issues including the development of Road …
November 20, 2020
Government visits Anegada to give updates
The border reopening, health care and infrastructure were among the wide range of issues discussed when government representatives visited Anegada on Sunday afternoon for a community meeting. “I know a …
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