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Government and non-profit organisations deserve kudos for working together recently to launch a major mangrove restoration programme, but we fear their work will be for naught if comprehensive changes aren’t …
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The main roadway to the eastern end of Jost Van Dyke is closed to most vehicular traffic, but work is under way to reopen it as soon as possible, Transportation, …
On the eastern end of Jost Van Dyke, where sunshine beats down on expansive white beaches, is a quiet little inlet. The pool is sheltered from crashing waves by a …
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During a heartfelt ceremony that renamed the Jost Van Dyke administration building after a former customs officer, gifts were given, songs were sung, and friends and family remembered the life …
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At the Cruzan stand, rum was cut with a splash of passionfruit nectar and a spritz of mango bitters, the end product a drink inspired by the Sunshine Killer Bee, …
Jost Van Dyke was discussed repeatedly in the House of Assembly last Thursday, as opposition member Mitch Turnbull grilled government ministers about the state of repairs on the island where …
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When Hurricane Irma hit Jost Van Dyke, Foxy’s Music School was destroyed. Last week, with the help of several donors, the school re-opened with a new building, top-of-the-line gear, and …
In the House of Assembly sitting on July 31, Premier Andrew Fahie answered various questions related to the auditor general’s report on the Elmore Stoutt High School wall, road traffic …
No repairs have been made recently to the broken air conditioning system at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex, which was damaged in the 2017 hurricanes, according to Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, …
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Government has requested expressions of interest for the designing, financing and building of the Palm Grove Shopping Centre, according to Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer. Speaking on July …
The second annual Foxy’s Hempfest boasted more vendors this year, as well as Jamaican roots reggae artist Luciano Messenjah and several speakers, all to support open discussion about the possibility …
Government officials visited Jost Van Dyke on Tuesday to discuss disaster preparedness in a meeting in which dozens of residents showed up at the Methodist Church Annex. Some voiced their …
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Mr. Mapp is the owner of the new Ocean Spa BVI, a floating spa in White Bay, Jost Van Dyke. The following are his words, condensed and edited by Claire …
In White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, the boats are back. Seddy’s One Love, Gertrude’s Beach Bar, Coco Locos and Soggy Dollar regularly teem with charter guests sucking down painkillers and …
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On Tuesday night of last week, a fire started at the temporary dumpsite on Jost Van Dyke, burning bright enough that some residents said they could see the blaze from …
A prominent sign was nailed to a tree at the entrance to Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Saturday. “Please be reminded,” it warned in bold type. “Cannabis is against the law …
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Even though marijuana is illegal in the Virgin Islands, Tom Warner doesn’t expect much of a police presence for Foxy’s Hemp Fest, which he’s throwing in Great Harbour, Jost Van …
For its 17th year, the Leverick Bay Poker Run is getting by with help from its friends —and thanking them in return. Javier Lopez of JL Marketing, who is helping …
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Clive Petrovic was disappointed by what he saw on a recent drive out to West End: the wholesale removal of a large stand of mangroves near Sopers Hole. “My guess …
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