Opposition Leader, Julian Fraser has expressed concern that sister islands in the BVI are being excluded from statutory board representation. Fraser expressed that concern while speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) yesterday, September 20 as legislators debated the Non-Profit […]
Archive for September, 2022
HOA pays tribute to the late Cyril Lewis Walters
Members present at today’s sitting of the House of Assembly made touching contributions regarding the life and service of Cyril Lewis Walters, a former legislator who passed last week. He served as a member of the Legislative Council from 1986-1994 […]
‘I had much more to live for’, cancer survivor says
A cancer survivor shared a message of hope and inspiration recently for persons suffering from the dreaded disease, suggesting that a positive mindset after his diagnosis helped put him on the road to recovery. Temulji Hughes, a stage-four cancer survivor, […]
Endless potential! Even HLSCC could have classes at new JVD facility
Education Minister Sharie de Castro said she believes there are numerous possibilities open to members of the Jost Van Dyke community now that there is a multipurpose facility in the works. A contract was awarded to Quality Construction for more […]
Statutory board members should be elected — Fligelstone Davies
Persons appointed to statutory boards should instead face a more stringent and transparent process that should involve elections. This was the sentiment expressed yesterday by Daniel Fligelstone Davies — an attorney-at-law and cohost of The Situation Room radio programme. Commission […]
Cabinet moves to continue interim policy for MOE grants
While a review panel continues to assess the current structure of education and sporting grants in the territory, Cabinet has decided it will continue with the interim policy. Cabinet documents on the September 7 meeting published last week noted that […]
Jasen Penn confirmed as DDM director
Jasen Penn has been confirmed to the post of Director at the BVI Department of Disaster Management (DDM), having acted in the position since January 2021. In a government press release, Acting Governor, David Archer, Jr said Penn’s confirmation is […]
No major damage reported after passage of Hurricane Fiona
The British Virgin Islands did not sustain any substantial damage from Hurricane Fiona which passed south of the territory on Sunday. Acting Governor David Archer Jr said the teams from Public Works assessed and cleared the roadways yesterday and did […]
Athletics Association plans high-calibre meet in BVI for next year
President of the BVI Athletics Association Steve Augustine said he is working on hosting a high-level track and field meet here in the BVI next year so everyone in the territory can experience Kyron McMaster competing in person. Speaking at […]
Labour Minister pushing local labour for JVD school construction
Labour Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has challenged contractors for the Jost Van Dyke Primary School project to employ locals in their operation. Quality Construction Limited headed by Roy Garrawayn was recently awarded the contract for the project which has a value of […]
