Third District Representative Julian Fraser said he has noticed that many young people in the community are gravitating towards the bush-cutting jobs made available under the government’s RATED programme. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Fraser said the bush-cutting […]

Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIFFC), Dirk Walters, has disclosed that all issues previously had with the media about coverage of this year’s Emancipation festivities have been resolved. In an eight-page document issued to the media […]

Chief Librarian Suzanne Greenaway is advising residents that the Long Swamp library is officially closed as the authorities work to move the facility to a new location in Major Bay. The library will be reopened to the public on September […]

Following the release of an advisory indicating a number of heavy media restrictions relating to coverage of this year’s emancipation festivities, the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIFFC) has seemingly softened its position. In an eight-page document issued to […]

Residents of Virgin Gorda have been warned to take necessary precautions because they may experience intermittent smoke and ashes from a fire that erupted at a local dumpsite over the weekend. A release from the government said the Department of […]

Third District Representative Julian Fraser has called on the Minister of Works to swiftly address the local water shortage, adding that the issue is more important than the roadways that also need to be upgraded. Speaking in the House of […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has questioned the narrative that residents voted for change when they went to the polls earlier this year. During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, members of the Opposition called for the government to […]

Director of Public Works, Jeremy Hodge has apologised to residents for failing to follow through on government’s promise to commission its new asphalt plant by June 2023. “I know this is a disappointment, I know this has caused some embarrassment […]

The Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIFFC) has issued an advisory which prohibits any form of live streaming or video recording by the media for several of the events taking place during this year’s Emancipation festivities, including the Miss […]

Works Minister Kye Rymer said the government is looking at ways to incentivise persons that are interested in solar panels and solar water heaters. He made the disclosure as officials discussed some of the issues that have been affecting the […]