Two school zones across the Virgin Island have received much needed solar powered signs. In an effort to increase safety, the Public Works Department recently installed solar radar school zone signs at the Willard Wheatley Primary and the Ivan Dawson Primary Schools. Director of the Public Works Department (PWD), Mr. Jeremy Hodge said the safety … Continued
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley recently provided an update on plans to trigger the Territory’s first referendum to decide on the issue of Same-Sex Marriage in the Virgin Islands. Wheatley at the time was responding to a question posed by Deputy Speaker Hon. Stacy Mather during a sitting of the House of Assembly. He explained … Continued
Chairman of the soon-to-be-disbanded Festival and Fairs Committee, Dirk “Dirky” Walters, recently addressed concerns on Facebook regarding the removal of an individual discovered residing inside the ticket booth managed by the committee. Public outcry ensued, albeit on a now-deleted post, when it was revealed that the man had been evicted from the facility. Blame was … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is set to acquire funds and assets totalling over $1.05 million from dormant accounts held at three local banks – First Bank, CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank and Banco Popular. The banks’ notices of the impending transfers were published in recent issues of the Gazette as required by guiding legislation. … Continued
There may soon be an ease for the residents of Jost Van Dyke who have endured frequent and sometimes prolonged periods without power while local officials work to resolve a fault in the undersea cable that provides electricity to the island. JANUARY 18TH OUTAGE: NEW SCHOOL IN THE DARK 284 Media recently visited JVD for … Continued
Teachers, students, parents, and community members united on Saturday, January 20, to lend their hands to the installation of innovative polywood garden beds at the Leonora Delville Primary School on Tortola. This collaborative effort is part of the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity (RESEMBID) funded BVI SMART Schools project, in partnership with Green VI. … Continued
With a new year underway, BVI Disaster Management Director Jasen Penn is urging residents to create or revise disaster plans for 2024. Penn said the turning of the year presents an opportunity to apply lessons learned and improve preparedness. He noted the BVI faced various hazards in 2023 including earthquakes, flooding and 2 tropical cyclone … Continued
Christmas in the City will this year honour the founding members and entertainer “Candy Man” as part of its 25th year of celebrations. The event seeks to bring together the Virgin Islands and friends on December 1st and 2nd this year to ring in the Christmas season with food and music in a block party … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, recently met with British Virgin Islands students living and studying in the United Kingdom during an official visit. According to a Government Information Services (GIS) report, Dr. Wheatley and his delegation attended a reception at the BVI London Office where they engaged with several students. … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley, on Tuesday, delivered a statement to the House of Assembly in anticipation of the subsequent beginning of Culture and Heritage Month in the Virgin Islands. “Madam Speaker, the month of November is upon us, and Culture and Tourism Month is here again,” said Premier Wheatley. “This year will be … Continued
