The vast majority of legislators in the British Virgin Islands were a no-show at the official parade to mark the Queen’s birthday celebrations at the weekend. Besides Premier Dr D Orlando Smith and Health Minister Ronnie Skelton who were absent […]
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Gov’t releases ‘interim’ list of emergency shelters
A week into the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season, government has issued what it described as an ‘interim’ list of land-based emergency shelters in the territory. The list comprises 19 named shelters and is valid up till July 31. A breakdown […]
UPDATE: Missing teen located and now safe
The search for the teen who reportedly had been missing for roughly two weeks has ended. Police said in a media release on Friday, June 8 that Isabelle George is “now in a safe place”. The law enforcers gave no […]
Prospect Reef receives $261K to pay off workers, settle debts
A report from the 2018 deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee has said a grant of more than $200,000 has, or is being dumped into the state-owned Prospect Reef Resort. According to the report, the $261,000 grant is being channelled […]
Gov reminds territory of UK’s kindness amid BVI-UK dispute
At a time when local public confidence in the United Kingdom (UK) is seeing a considerable decline, Governor Augustus Jaspert has sought to remind residents of the major support the mother nation continues to offer in the aftermath of the […]
Licence your dogs | Strays will be put to death, owners prosecuted
Local authorities have said they will be cracking down on pet owners with unlicensed dogs in the territory; adding that unlicensed or stray dogs run the risk of being put to death. A government media release issued this week said […]
Fix it or close it: Elevator road a disaster waiting to happen
Describing the issue as a disaster waiting to happen, Third District Representative Julian Fraser has called on the government to promptly fix the road commonly known as the Elevator Hill or have it closed. According to Fraser, the road is […]
Food handlers to get certified early for festival
PRESS RELEASE: Food handlers participating in the Emancipation Festival in August are encouraged to get certified early. Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr Lionel Michael is urging prospective vendors to ensure that all persons who will be handling food receive their food handler’s […]
Erasing remnants of Irma | Prickly Pear to get cleaned
The Bitter End Yacht Club (BEYC) is aiming to erase all traces of the 2017 disaster in the territory as it moves to the Prickly Pear National Park on Friday for a land and sea cleanup. Manager at BEYC’s Sunchaser […]
Arrest Blotter: Gun, theft, and assault charges
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting 10 arrests between May 20 and June 2. The accused persons were implicated for a number of reported charges ranging from firearm offences, to assault, among other things. In its latest […]
