New homeowners, Ms. Lady Rawlins and Ms. Mary Caul both have received the keys to their brand new homes as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley said today is another fantastic day to give thanks for. We are able to … Continued
It was one of the most highly anticipated games as the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball League kicked off in Dutch St. Maarten which runs from July 14 to July 20, 2024. The games are played at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Philipsburg, the capital city of Dutch St. Maarten. Team Virgin Gorda … Continued
On Sunday, July 14, eight residents from Anegada were elected to serve on the new Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee for the term 2024 to 2027. The election saw a healthy turnout as residents voted from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The votes were subsequently counted, and the successful candidates were announced. In the 18-29 … Continued
In a tragic turn of events, a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States, on Saturday evening has left two people dead and several others injured, including Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM during Trump’s speech, when shots rang out, causing chaos among the thousands … Continued
The British Virgin Islands are experiencing a significant increase in vehicle thefts, with rental vehicles being the primary targets. Over the two-month period from May 11 to July 11, 2024, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) revealed that it investigated eight incidents of vehicles being stolen without the owners’ consent. Alarmingly, seven of these … Continued
In a significant environmental milestone, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is poised to export 12,000 gallons of waste oil by the end of July 2024. This initiative marks a critical step in the Department of Waste Management’s ongoing efforts to achieve a cleaner, greener, and improved Virgin Islands. Director of the Department of Waste Management, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) tourism sector has recorded unprecedented growth in the first half of 2024, setting a new benchmark for visitor arrivals. This is according to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the announcement during a recent session of the House of Assembly. According to data from the Central Statistics Office, … Continued
The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) debate team has achieved a historic victory, winning the 2024 National Tourism Debate competition. The team, representing the British Virgin Islands, defeated Precious Treasures International School from the Turks and Caicos Islands in a closely contested final. Held on Friday, July 12, via a virtual platform, the final saw … Continued
In a significant move to enhance the British Virgin Islands (BVI) water distribution system, the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands, has signed a contract valued at $104,750 with Water Research Centre Limited (WRC). The contract aims to curtail non-revenue water and foster sustainability through … Continued
Opposition legislator Honourable Myron Walwyn has raised critical concerns regarding the state of agriculture in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). In a recent session of the House of Assembly, Walwyn questioned the government’s lack of initiative in subsidizing the agricultural sector, highlighting its potential to reduce the territory’s dependence on food imports which will result … Continued
