Continuing a new format first used this year, the annual BVI Food Fete will be held throughout 2025 with culinary events for residents and visitors alike on all four main …
December 17, 2024
November 28, 2024
Jost Van Dyke teen charged with burglaries
In what police described as a “significant breakthrough” in an ongoing investigation, a 17-year-old boy from Jost Van Dyke was arrested and charged recently in connection with a string of …
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November 3, 2024
Trellis Bay centre to be ready soon
Government ministers provided updates on hurricane recovery projects, Jost Van Dyke public works, the Belle Vue gym and other efforts in response to questions from the opposition during the Oct. …
September 30, 2024
Lobster Festival to set restaurant record
Seafood, music, family games and more will be on offer at a record 13 restaurants this year at the 12th annual Anegada Lobster Festival, organisers announced. “We are excited about …
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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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September 12, 2024
Cops don’t name dead woman, missing man
When someone goes missing, authorities usually release their name and description when asking for the public’s help in finding them. But that’s not what happened last week. Shortly after 10 …
August 29, 2024
During crime crackdown, cops take fire
As police cracked down on crime over the past eight days, they took gunfire during a boat chase near Jost Van Dyke, pursued suspects in a high-speed car chase that …
April 4, 2024
Virgin Gorda celebrates Easter
While sitting behind Buck’s Food Market in Virgin Gorda, members of the Filipino troupe Tribo Pilipinas talked and laughed as they awaited the start of the Easter Monday Parade. They …
February 23, 2024
Jost Van Dyke back on the power grid
Jost Van Dyke has been reconnected to the BVI Electricity Corporation electrical grid after the repair of an undersea cable that had been damaged at least since September, officials said …
January 25, 2024
New school opens on Jost Van Dyke
More than six years after the former Jost Van Dyke Primary School was badly damaged by Hurricane Irma, officials unveiled a new $4.3 million building that is now housing students …
November 16, 2023
Jost Van Dyke students ferried to Tortola, ministry confirms six days later
Students from Jost Van Dyke Primary School began attending class on Tortola last week as the school building on their home island is apparently no longer fit for education. After …
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November 10, 2023
Floods dislocate students on Jost Van Dyke
Floods and power outages recently dislocated Jost Van Dyke Primary School students once again, and a new school that was due to be complete in September has now been delayed …
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November 3, 2023
Jost Van Dyke loses power for nearly 22 hours
Following a malfunction of the generator system currently powering Jost Van Dyke, the island experienced a full power outage from 5:59 p.m. Sunday until 3:30 p.m. on Monday, according to …
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October 17, 2023
Leaked report details healthcare crisis on sister islands
Sharon-Flax Brutus, a resident of Virgin Gorda, vividly remembers lying on a boat and travelling to Tortola for emergency medical help while going through a miscarriage and thinking, “I hope …
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October 8, 2023
What to expect for Anegada Lobster Fest 2023
Foodies and lovers of Virgin Islands culture can mark their calendars for the 11th Anegada Lobster Festival running Nov. 24-26, which is featuring a record 12 restaurants this year. But …
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July 19, 2023
Man accused of stealing from boat at JVD
After a group of tourists enjoyed a day on Jost Van Dyke on July 5, they came back to their rented boat to find a man aboard filling his pockets …
June 8, 2023
Contracts signed for social homes on JVD, VG
Contracts were recently signed for the construction of three new social homes on the sister islands as part of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, government announced. Two homes will be …
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January 25, 2023
Classifieds (Jan. 26, 2023)
Office space for rent Short /Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Eatate- water, gas, internet, …
September 23, 2022
Work to start soon on Jost Van Dyke school
Construction on a new school at Jost Van Dyke is set to begin within the next few weeks, according to Recovery and Development Agency Director of Programme Strategy Dr. Neil …
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July 20, 2022
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For rent Short /Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & Yearly contract. Fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom & two bedrooms, one bathroom in Lower Eatate- water, gas, internet, TV, AC, …
June 29, 2022
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For rent Unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom located in Fat Hogs Bay overlooking beautiful sea view and surrounding areas. Call or WhatsApp 543-2427 for viewing today. Short /Long term: Nightly, …
April 20, 2022
CLASSIFIEDS (April 21, 2022)
For rent Office Space for rent in Road Town. Call 547-3707 for more information. Unfurnished 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom located in Fat Hogs Bay overlooking beautiful sea view and surrounding …
March 24, 2022
Police seeking injured man
Police have been seeking public assistance in locating Kassim Bentie, 44, who was hospitalised after receiving serious injuries at an event on Jost Van Dyke on March 7 but discharged …
March 10, 2022
Jost Van Dyke students housed at Foxy’s bar for now
Students on Jost Van Dyke are currently attending class at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar while renovations to address longstanding issues at the JVD Primary School are completed. “Mould is a primary …
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April 15, 2021
Jost Van Dyke clinic to get solar power
The Recovery and Development Agency recently awarded a $65,500 contract to Amandla Engineering to supply and install a solar facility at the Jost Van Dyke Clinic by the end of …
