General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Neil Smith has confessed that the power company is concerned about fires that occur at the Pockwood Pond dump site, as they affect workers and have the potential to affect the power […]
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Stop playing politics! Mather wants education overhaul
A call was made for a complete review of the education system in the territory, and the government is being urged not to play politics in the process. Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy Mather made that call after poor responses during […]
Kyron McMaster to receive OBE for services to sports
Kyron McMaster is the territory’s newest recipient of an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his remarkable contributions to sports. At just 21 years of age, McMaster made history by winning the Virgin Islands’ first-ever Commonwealth Games medal, clinching […]
Man injured in New Year’s Eve shooting in Long Trench
Police have confirmed that a man is now in stable condition after being shot and injured in the vicinity of Long Trench on Tortola sometime during the night of December 31. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, the […]
Major improvements at Waste Management Department
Though he has only held the post for fewer than six months, Director of the Waste Management Department Marcus Solomon said he can attest to two major improvements that have occurred under his leadership at the important government agency. In […]
Smith says retail banks are lending
Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith said she has been getting positive reports from banks about lending and their support for small businesses, contrary to complaints made by members of the public. Smith said she received complaints in the […]
Fahie wants court to hear evidence about mystery woman
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has rejected a motion by prosecutors to exclude evidence mentioned in his drug and money laundering indictment that concerns a local mystery woman. The person who was identified only by the initials RS, allegedly made statements […]
Gov’t seeking new incinerator
Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has disclosed that the government is seeking a new incinerator to help meet the increasing demands of waste management in the territory. Wheatley, while speaking in the House of Assembly recently, said parts have arrived on […]
Anegada renewable energy plant is 40% complete
Despite significant delays and doubts about its completion, the Anegada Renewable Energy & Battery Storage plant is 40 percent complete and is set to come online some time in 2024. That’s the assurance given by BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Deputy […]
District 6 stood by me when everyone wrote me off!
Myron Walwyn has hailed his constituents of District 6, saying they stood by his side when everyone else wrote him off. As such, Walwyn vowed to advocate for his district’s interest with the same passion they’ve shown in supporting him. […]