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Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley

Give us some time for fixes, Premier says

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. […]

by / on April 2, 2024 at 6:11 AM /
Child succumbs after VG beach incident

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 […]

by / on April 1, 2024 at 7:57 AM /
The dock at the Trellis Bay.

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 […]

by / on April 1, 2024 at 7:07 AM /
Protesters demanding the resignation of Ariel Henry in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 3 October 2022. Photograph: Odelyn Joseph/AP

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 […]

by / on April 1, 2024 at 6:23 AM /
Residents want more public consultation

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 […]

by / on April 1, 2024 at 6:09 AM /
Calypso competition to return for August Festival

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 […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM /
Dr Wheatley

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 […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 7:56 AM /
Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Dame Janice Pereira

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 […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 6:26 AM /
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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, […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 6:08 AM /
Gov’t stops accepting paper job applications

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 […]

by / on March 28, 2024 at 6:04 AM /