Businesses could face legal action if they fail to comply with any ruling by the Trade Commission — a third-party body being created under the territory’s Consumer Protection legislation to settle trade disputes. Premier Andrew Fahie gave that indication during […]

After roughly two years of relying primarily on their mobile devices, emergency officers across some government departments now have a more resilient way of communicating in the event of a disaster. A media release from government said the Department of […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is aiming to be back to full strength by the year 2020; while its headquarters is expected to be fully completed in the next few months. This is according to Commissioner of Police Michael […]

Informal talks are expected to commence late next month for the territory’s next constitutional review cycle, Premier Andrew Fahie has said. The Premier made the disclosure during the recent sitting of the House of Assembly while responding to questions by […]

The Pockwood Pond-based incinerator is expected to be fully functional in roughly two months. Health Minister Carvin Malone gave that indication while answering questions in the House of Assembly recently. “We anticipate that the incinerator unit will be fully repaired […]

Hundreds of local students are benefitting from the Tuition Assistance Programme (TAP) at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). Responding to questions in the House of Assembly recently, Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley said: “In the Spring semester which […]

A 20-year-old man who reportedly said boredom caused him to take vehicle without authority and drive it without a valid driver’s license or a policy of insurance has been fined more than $2,000. Leron Jones pleaded guilty to the offences […]

Local retailer Clarence Thomas Limited (CTL) will be introducing its first-ever troupe at this year’s Emancipation Festival celebrations. “We were sitting down talking and one of our employees said why not let’s do an inclusion troupe for the 65th [emancipation […]

Opposition legislator Julian Fraser wants provisions to be made in the recently-drafted Consumer Protection legislation to prevent telecommunications companies from forcing customers to purchase landline services in order to get at-home internet. “It (telecommunications) is a unitary system and no […]

Food handlers serving meals at this year’s emancipation festivities are being told to expect heightened inspections throughout the course of the celebrations which have already gotten underway. The Environmental Health Department gave that indication after achieving the record feat of […]