Political newcomer for the National Democratic Party (NDP) Aaron Parillon believes he will be able to successfully foster the development of a family park in the Third Electoral District if he is elected as the next representative of that constituency. […]
Archive for January, 2019
Horseracing action on Sunday | 14 USVI horses to face off against 9 from BVI
The British Virgin Islands is getting set to witness horseracing action at the Ellis Thomas Downs this Sunday, January 27. President of the BVI Horse Owners Association Lesmore Smith told BVI News on Friday, that a total of 14 racehorses […]
PVIM expanding: Number of candidates will grow to 11, says Skelton
The number of candidates who will contest the February 25 general elections for the Progressives Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) is expected to increase, party leader Ronnie Skelton has said. “We can make this territory great again and we have the […]
Voter registration closes Monday | Gov’t-issued IDs can be used for 2019 elections
Now that election day is exactly a month away, the Office of the Supervisor of Elections has issued a final call for voter registration. Eligible persons now have until Monday, January 28 to make the final list. Persons who have moved […]
Trellis Bay businesses could see increased economic activity with airport expansion
Chief Planner at the Town & Country Planning Department Greg Adams has said the neighbouring business community in Trellis Bay will not be required to relocate to facilitate the runway extension project at the TB Lettsome International Airport. In contrast, […]
‘Inspirational: You’re a rock, Doc’ | Fraser salutes Premier
Chairman of Progressives United (PU) Julian Fraser — a legislator who could be described as one of Premier Dr D Orlando Smith’s greatest critics — this week saluted Dr Smith as a strong government leader. Dr Smith who served in […]
Choppy waters wash vessel ashore | DDM cautions residents of adverse weather
A vessel washed up on the shore of Cane Garden Bay beach Friday morning after being subjected to choppy waters in the area. It is further understood that no passengers were aboard the vessel at the time. Friday morning’s boating […]
Dancia Penn running At-Large in February 25 elections
Former legislator Dancia Penn has officially announced her candidacy for the 2019 General Elections that are scheduled for February 25. Penn will be contesting one of the four Territorial At-Large seats. She did not state what political party she has […]
Cap it: All legislators should be made to serve a limited time in office — Christian
Retiring Territorial At-Large politician Archibald Christian is advocating that local legislators be mandated to serve a limited term in representational politics. He made his position known while giving his farewell address in the House of Assembly which dissolved on Wednesday, […]
Governor launches campaign to raise $500K for Old Gov’t House Museum
Governor Augustus Jaspert and the board of Old Government House Museum has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $500,000 to restore the museum, which sustained major damage during Hurricane Irma back in September 2017. Member of the museum’s board […]
