Labour Minister Lorna Smith has indicated that the highly anticipated update about the minimum wage could come as early as August. The current minimum wage is $6 per hour, and it was last updated in October 2016. “It’s out of […]
Archive for June, 2024
ESHS scores historic win in tourism debate semifinals
Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) recently made history by defeating Knox College from Jamaica with a record-breaking score of 1036 to 996 in the National Tourism Debate semifinals. The debate — a regional competition — centred on the topic of […]
Cabinet approves discretionary powers guide
Cabinet has approved a new policy guide to regulate government officials’ exercise of discretionary powers. The decision was made during a meeting on May 22, marking another step towards enhancing governance and transparency in the territory. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley […]
VG to get police Armed Response Unit
With growing concerns from the public about crime, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced the establishment of an armed response unit on Virgin Gorda. The announcement was made during a recent community meeting, where residents were informed […]
MURDER TRIAL: $9K withdrawn days before Nickera Smith’s disappearance
Just days before the disappearance of murder victim Nickera Smith in 2016, a total of $9,000 was withdrawn from her bank account. This information was revealed in the High Court on Friday by Officer Sean Adams, who is attached to […]
Civil mitigation policy to help lawmakers do more
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has indicated that Cabinet’s new civil mitigation policy will soon help residents receive greater assistance within their communities. Appearing on the Talking Points radio show recently, Minister Rymer highlighted how this policy would facilitate […]
Shenseea, Machel Montano named among emancipation festival line-up
The 70th Emancipation Festival promises a variety of acts for this year’s festivities, featuring new wave dancehall artiste Rajah Wild for Wild Out Wednesday and Jamaican-born artiste Shenseea for International Reggae Night. The festivities will run from July 14 to […]
PHOTOS: Vernon Malone laid to rest
Scores of people gathered on Saturday, June 22, for the funeral service of the BVI’s first local police commissioner, Vernon Malone, who passed away last month at the age of 76. Several officials, including members of the Royal Virgin Islands […]
Why should BVIHSA pay electricity bills?
Local attorney Daniel Davies has raised concerns over the necessity for the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to pay electricity bills after reports surfaced that some of its clinics had their electricity disconnected due to unpaid bills. The issue was […]
Smith-Archer appointed RDA’s Program Delivery Director
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the appointment of Shaina Smith-Archer as the new Director of Programme Delivery, effective June 10, 2024. With over 20 years of project management and engineering expertise, Smith-Archer’s appointment is expected […]
