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 …
August 27, 2019
August 23, 2019
Fahie mum on ESHS wall report
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 …
August 16, 2019
Updates given on sports facilities, JVD school
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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August 16, 2019
Proposals sought for Palm Grove centre
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 …
July 19, 2019
Draft pot law announced at Hempfest
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 …
July 12, 2019
Disaster concerns aired on sister islands
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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January 17, 2019
In their Words: Dale Mapp
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 …
September 24, 2018
Boats back on Jost van Dyke, though challenges remain
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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August 30, 2018
Three islands, three trash fires
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 …
July 12, 2018
Attendees push for legal marijuana at first-ever Foxy’s Hemp Fest
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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July 5, 2018
Foxy’s Hemp Fest to be “mellow” affair
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 …
May 23, 2018
17th Leverick Bay Poker Run to see solidarity from abroad
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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April 30, 2018
Study finds that mangroves will grow back
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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