Even as he dismissed claims that his government is just focused on parties, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has asked the public for more time to implement some of the badly needed infrastructure repairs and address other issues affecting the territory. […]
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Child succumbs after VG beach incident
Tragedy struck at a Virgin Gorda beach yesterday when a 10-year-old girl became unresponsive after encountering difficulty while out at sea. Information about the tragic accident is unclear at this time, but it was reported that a man brought the […]

Eight tenders in for Trellis Bay Centre
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) announced that eight tenders were received for constructing the Trellis Bay Welcome Center. The agency said the tenders will now undergo a thorough evaluation process to select the most suitable construction firm. The Trellis […]

UN calls for bold, immediate action for Haiti
The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) has released a report which calls for immediate and bold action to tackle the “cataclysmic” situation in Haiti. The report covers the period from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024. It said […]

Residents want more public consultation
Chairman of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Lisa Penn Lettsome recently shared that during last year’s meetings with the public, many residents voiced the need for more public consultations so they can know policies that are guiding government decisions. The […]

Calypso competition to return for August Festival
Dirk Walters, the Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIFFC), stated that the calypso competition will return at this year’s August Festival after being absent for a while. “I am pleased to announce that… one of the […]

Civil servants must operate at a higher level — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on the public service to operate at a higher level in the face of ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended governance reforms. A problem occurred when Civil Service Association members expressed their concerns to […]

More attorneys needed in criminal law
Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Janice Pereira has stated that there is a need for more lawyers in the area of criminal law — an area which sees a number of marginalized people in dire need of […]

Willock commends initiative to remove derelict boats in D3
Former political candidate and businessman Julian Willock has highlighted a new programme to remove derelict vehicles from the Sea Cow’s Bay harbour and has extended gratitude to a few individuals who made the first removal possible. In a Facebook post, […]

Gov’t stops accepting paper job applications
The government has announced that paper job applications will not be accepted anymore. In a joint media bulletin from the Deputy Governor’s Office and the Human Resources Department, applicants must submit applications online for job vacancies on the government’s job […]