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Archive for April, 2017

‘A lot of us cry inside’ – Lifeline launched

‘A lot of us cry inside’ – Lifeline launched

Newly crowned Mrs BVI Zoe Walcott-McMillan said she will use her personal setbacks, including the end of her marriage, as a motivation to other persons who are going through tough times in the community. She said her experience has made […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 7:02 AM /
Luke appointed to territory’s football association

Luke appointed to territory’s football association

The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) has announced the appointment of Juliana Luke as its new general secretary, following what it said was the ‘successful interim term’ of Paul Hewlett. “Hewlett came into the Association and added new dimensions of professionalism […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 6:51 AM /
Dead people meters being used; bills not paid

Dead people meters being used; bills not paid

The government has made a public appeal for persons to pay for the water and sewerage they use even if they are not receiving bills. In giving reasons for the challenges in collecting payment, the Water and Sewerage Department said, […]

by / on April 10, 2017 at 6:22 AM /
Virgin seas and the children’s future!

Virgin seas and the children’s future!

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Leveraging the maritime environment is the best thing that could happen for Virgin Islands youth, and future generations. It is not happening! Now, it never ceases to amaze this Old Boy the lack of vision this […]

by / on April 8, 2017 at 11:35 AM /
Start exporting goods, premier urges businesses

Start exporting goods, premier urges businesses

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith has urged companies to consider exporting goods and services instead of concentrating solely on the local market. “It is important to understand that the vision is not to have businesses developed […]

by / on April 7, 2017 at 12:57 PM /
Gov’t examines payment issues – VG work continues

Gov’t examines payment issues – VG work continues

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication and Works Anthony McMaster has assured residents that works being done on Lee Road in Virgin Gorda will be completed in time for the Easter festival, despite delays that appeared to have resulted […]

by / on April 7, 2017 at 9:58 AM /
Four local bands approved for carnival in USVI

Four local bands approved for carnival in USVI

Four local bands have made arrangement, through the government, to perform at carnival this month in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI). According to Minister of Education and Culture Myron Walwyn, the four are Showtime and VIBE from Tortola, as […]

by / on April 7, 2017 at 8:36 AM /
Yacht harbour dock to be used to enter VG

Yacht harbour dock to be used to enter VG

Despite concerns that a privately owned dock on Virgin Gorda is too small to facilitate large traffic, the government said it still intends to use the facility for temporary docking services while it undertakes repair works at St Thomas Bay […]

by / on April 7, 2017 at 7:46 AM /
Hotelier bemoans bad review as noisy work resumes

Hotelier bemoans bad review as noisy work resumes

Amid complaints that previous infrastructure works done at night had caused negative international reviews for one hotel and misery for many residents, the Ministry of Communication and Works yesterday promised to minimize any disturbance in the near future when it […]

by / on April 7, 2017 at 7:44 AM /
Autism centre gets ‘HR with Heart’ donation

Autism centre gets ‘HR with Heart’ donation

PRESS RELEASE – Children participating in the Autism Centre’s Easter Camp will benefit from a presentation of craft supplies by Government’s Human Resources (HR) Professionals. The supplies were donated on April 4, and will be used for the Autism Centre’s […]

by / on April 7, 2017 at 7:43 AM /