Governor John Rankin has praised the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) for its efforts following the passage of Hurricane Irma five years ago. In a reflection on the aftermath of the devastating hurricanes that impacted the BVI at that time, […]
Archive for September, 2022
Virgin Islanders urged to apply for Chevening Scholarship
More Virgin Islanders are encouraged to submit applications for the 2023/24 Chevening Scholarships programme by November 1. Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), partner organisations, and partner universities. […]
Male-female duo charged for gun and ammo! Only woman gets bail
A woman slapped with gun and ammuniction charges was released on bail today while the man she was jointly charged with was placed on remand. Rhondella Guishard, 25, from Horse Path and Rashon Lewis, 42, from Jacksonville, Florida appeared before […]
Premier reflects on infrastructural recovery on Irma’s 5th anniversary
With today marking the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Irma making landfall on the Virgin Islands, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley used the opportunity to reflect on the huge process made in infrastructural development and recovery since the devastation in 2017. The […]
Walwyn weighs in on BVIEC fuel surcharge debate
Former legislator Myron Walwyn has offered his take on the debate surrounding the government-owned BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) high electricity cost and its troublesome fuel surcharge. According to Walwyn, the issue of the fuel variation surcharge element contained in the […]
RDA can explain why its projects are so expensive — Premier
Amid rising concerns over what some have described as astronomical project costs awarded to contractors by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has offered to make officials of that entity available for explanations to the public. […]
BVI forecast to still feel lingering effects of Tropical Storm Earl
The Department of Disaster Management (BVIDDM) has advised residents there will be some lingering effects today of Tropical Storm Earl that passed close by the territory over the last few days. In a weather forecast earlier this morning, the DDM […]
No further discussions on ROI Act between gov’t and Governor
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that there have been no new developments since the Register of Interests (ROI) Act’s passage in the House of Assembly (HOA) weeks ago. Dr Wheatley was at the time responding to questions from the […]
BVIHSA pushing HPV vaccine for children
The BVI Health Services Authority is pushing for an increase in the vaccination of young boys and girls against the Human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most common Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and is common among people in their late […]
National Parks Trust launches two-year Climate Change Project
The National Parks Trust on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands has partnered with Environment Systems Ltd based in Wales on a climate change initiative funded by the United Kingdom that seeks to deliver strategic, long-term outcomes for […]
