Amid some criticism about the speed at which the project was completed, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has, once again, sought to praise the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for a stellar job in executing the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) […]
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Refrain from polluting ponds — Natural Resources Minister
As the territory gets ready to improve its water testing capabilities, Minister of Natural Resources Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull is urging residents to refrain from polluting ponds which are vital natural features within the territory. The territory has faced issues with […]

New report shows issues Carib’n needs to address in 2023
A new report published by a United Nations body has highlighted major issues plaguing the Caribbean and Latin America, and has called for governments to plan with these issues in mind to ensure economic growth in 2023. The report is […]

Fraser concerned over absence of senior citizen programmes
The senior citizen programmes in several communities across the territory have come in for scrutiny by Opposition Leader Julian Fraser, owing to their glaring absence at a critical time. Fraser disclosed that senior centres in the East End, Carrot Bay, […]

Time to improve poorly designed road networks
There is a call for road networks to be improved across the territory to change the culture of unsafe practices among motorists. That position was put forward by hosts of the Talking Points radio show, Violet Gaul and Damion Grange […]

The last thing we need is another Breach of Trust charge
The concern over public officers being arrested and charged in the execution of their duties has heightened with legislators now calling for something be done to abate those fears. Health Minister Marlon Penn made those calls in the wake of […]

Rosan to announce election intentions by year end
Before the month ends, the public should know whether social commentator Cindy Rosan will contest the next general election that is constitutionally due by May 2023. “I will make a final announcement at the end of the year. I’m observing […]

BVIslanders are the ones giving top cop posts to expats — Matthews
Despite the resentment that many locals may feel when expatriates get top jobs within government, former Police Commissioner Michael Matthews said residents should remember that BVIslanders are the ones who choose these individuals. Speaking on the Talking Points radio show […]

East End Marina reopens after fatal shooting
The JY Harbour View Marina in East End, Tortola has announced that it will reopen for business today following Monday’s fatal shooting in its parking lot. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into the shooting […]

Sewerage repairs no longer an excuse to delay EE/LL road fixes
Health Minister Marlon Penn has suggested that the time has long passed for excuses about fixes to the roads in the East End/Long Look community. The government promised in the past that road repairs in the community would be addressed […]