Representative of the First Electoral District Andrew Fahie has called for the government to fix potholes in his constituency, adding that the problem is bad to the extent that motorists have to choose which potholes are best for their vehicles […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
No permanent job at BVIHSA for former boss
Former Chief Executive Officer at the BVI Health Service Authority (BVIHSA) Darlene Carty-Baptiste will not take up a new permanent post in the public health sector here in the British Virgin Islands. That was the indication this week from Bishop […]
Youth sailors wrap up 2016 in Orange Bowl Regatta, Miami
PRESS RELEASE – Three Team BVI Sailors wrapped up 2016 with a trip to Miami to race in the 2016 Orange Bowl Regatta, December 26-30, 2016. The first two days of racing saw light winds from 5-10 knots. The third […]
Masked man commits burglary in Carrot Bay
Police said they are following several leads after a man reported that a masked assailant approached him at his Carrot Bay home last night and demanded money. The culprit fled the scene with a small amount of cash, added the […]
Residents whipped into action – ambulance not available
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) said one of its ambulances is out of commission; this as reports emerge that no ambulance was available on the weekend to transport a female crash victim from Sea Cows Bay to Peebles Hospital […]
Proposed law: 16-year-olds may leave parental control
Under a new law being proposed, parents may be given the right not to maintain a child who has reached 16 years old, and who has ‘voluntarily withdrawn from parental control’ for reasons other than physical violence or abuse. The […]
I pray God arrest problems threatening society
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr D Orlando Smith said he is praying that God ‘arrests any problems threatening and destroying the fabric of our society’. “As a leader of this territory, I pray that God protects our families, our […]
Cline concerned about financial stability; backs gov’t
While underscoring the need to closely monitor the financial stability of the territory especially in light of international pressures facing the financial services industry, businessman Bishop John Cline has brushed aside criticism of the National Democratic Party (NDP) government’s performance. […]
DeCastro on roads: Where is the value for money?
Former general election candidate of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Sharie DeCastro has questioned whether the territory received value for money in relation to a multi-million dollar road repair project being undertaken by Government. Minister of Communication and Works […]
Minister told: Be truthful or find another job
Representative of the First Electoral District Andrew Fahie has suggested that certain ministers of government may ultimately be made to seek another job if they are unable to provide the House of Assembly with ‘truthful’ information. He noted that he […]
