We recently caught up with Cassandra “Coach Cass” Gregg for an update on how things have been going as the BVI Football Association Women’s Committee works towards a goal of 100 women in football by the end of the year.
The Facilities Management Unit has been upgraded to a full-fledged department as the Government of the Virgin Islands works towards the transformation vision of the Public Service. This was revealed in a press release from the department on Tuesday. The release outlined the processes of how the department came bout as follows: “Minister for Communication … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O Wheatley is working alongside senior officials and staff of the Department of Waste Management to take action on the issues impacting waste management in the Territory. One key area of focus is the Pockwood Pond dumpsite, where the Minister recently visited staff in the company of … Continued
The Water and Sewerage Department has confirmed the resumption of water supply to Road Town and surrounding areas following a restoration of the water distribution network’s power service. Acting Director Mr. Brian Davis said “The plant is back online, however water levels were completely depleted. To restore levels, a hard distribution shutdown was done to … Continued
It is commonly spoken of as a practice of dual citizenship holders (inclusive of holders of belonger status) of the British Virgin Islands and the United States Virgin Islands to participate in a sort of “Voter Tourism” between the two territories. Whereby an individual will register to vote in both territories and act on that … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided a post-election update on Tuesday May 2nd, making it clear that he has set his eyes on restoring the confidence of the electorate in the political processes of the Virgin Islands. For voters who came out to exercise their democratic rights on April 24th the Premier sent his … Continued
Weekend power outages and a major leak discovered en route to Road Town has resulted in interruptions to the water supply for residents along the Blackburn Highway from Baugher’s Bay to Paraquita Bay and parts of Road Town. This was revealed in a statement from the Water and Sewerage Department on Monday, featuring Acting Director … Continued
Today marked the official commencement of “Senior Citizens Month 2023” in the Virgin Islands. Now in its 34th year, Senior Citizens Month is a month-long celebration in recognition of senior members of society. Local authorities kicked off the month of activities with a church service and declaration ceremony in Road Town. There, Hon. Vincent Wheatley … Continued
A reported low voter turnout is one of the factors that has characterised the 2023 General Election in the Virgin Islands. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley most recently spoke on the matter during the swearing in of the new government, when he said that the incoming government, which he leads, is tasked with restoring … Continued
Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Hon. Marlon Penn has cleared the air following the departure of Hon. Lorna Smith to join a Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, stating that she unilaterally made the decision unbeknownst to him and other members of his party. Penn addressed members of the media during a press conference … Continued
