The Department of Culture will be launching a book titled, ‘The 1949 Great March’—the first in a series of literature geared towards highlighting Virgin Islands’ culture and history. The book, which will detail historical facts of the 1949 March, will […]
Archive for November, 2021
Positive COVID cases at recent mass gatherings
The following is an urgent media release from the Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed that positive cases of COVID-19 attended the: •Fish Fete on Saturday, 13th November, 2021 held on the Festival Grounds […]
UK Telegraph sensationalised story about ‘independence referendum’
Premier Andrew Fahie has denied telling a press outlet in the United Kingdom (UK) that the BVI is moving forward with a referendum that seeks greater independence from the UK. In a UK Telegraph news article appearing over the weekend […]
BVI should look better considering the $1.6B given to each gov’t
Local businessman and outspoken clergyman, Bishop John Cline, has insisted that the territory must look better, given the vast sums of money that have been collected by each successive administration. Bishop Cline, the keynote speaker at the 1949 Great March […]
PHOTOS: Scores of residents re-enact the Great March of 1949
Scores of residents embarked on the 15-minute journey from the Band Stand to Sir Olva Georges Plaza yesterday as the territory commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the Great March of 1949 which led to the restoration of the legislative council […]
Safe Haven partners with local entities for outreach programme
Overcast skies and sporadic downpours of rain did not dampen the mood at the grounds of the Safe Haven Transitional Centre on Thursday when a self-care outreach programme was staged for residents of the facility. Assistant Director of the facility, […]
COMMENTARY: History reveals the need for strong oversight
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The man or woman who wants to understand the present Virgin Islands moment, and look with clarity into the future, must read and assess objectively recent history. At the very least, he and she should read […]
Man injured in shooting incident Friday evening
A man has been hospitalised following a shooting incident Friday evening. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said the incident happened in the Long Look area of Tortola. The man’s condition or the extent of his injuries is not known […]
Mark your construction tools, police advise
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). With the increase in the theft and recovery of stolen construction tools, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is reminding contractors or owners of construction tools […]
Another vessel busted for illegal entry into BVI waters
Another yacht has once again entered the BVI without following the territory’s entry regulations, Customs Commissioner, Wade Smith disclosed. The Customs head said the operator of the vessel was fined some $20,000 for entering the territory without getting permission to […]
