Governor John Rankin first visited the Virgin Islands not on vacation, but to lend his support as leader of a fellow overseas territory in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in …
February 4, 2021
September 11, 2020
Underfunded hurricane recovery still dragging
As the Covid-19 crisis has decimated the economy in recent months, leaders have sought to counter the dismal outlook while rolling out more than $10 million worth of contracts under …
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October 28, 2019
Still no date for Virgin Gorda medical centre
After at least a decade of promises, the first phase of construction on the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda is now set to be completed by the …
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September 6, 2019
June 4, 2019
EDITORIAL: West End port should be a priority
It is good to hear that the new government plans to open the West End port to international ferries by August while plans proceed for a new facility. Now we …
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April 18, 2019
EDITORIAL: Trees, flowers go a long way in Road Town
The newly planted flowers and trees along the James Walter Francis Drive demonstrate that relatively minor improvements can go a long way toward beautifying Road Town and other population centres …
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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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December 27, 2018
EDITORIAL: Looking back on an emotional and turbulent year
In the Virgin Islands, 2018 was a rollercoaster of highs and lows. The hurricane recovery, of course, dominated the news, which ranged from inspiring tales of phenomenal heroism to heart-wrenching …
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December 22, 2018
RDA head earning $350,000 per year
Recovery and Development Agency CEO Paul Bayly is earning $350,000 per year in compensation, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith revealed during a House of Assembly sitting on Thursday in response to …
October 18, 2018
UK art therapists lead new set of school activities
M’Kyiah Turnbull took a brush doused in bright pink paint to a wall lining part of Cane Garden Bay’s beach. Though her favourite colour is blue, she chose pink because …
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