Education Minister Shari de Castro has admitted that there are some teachers in the local school system that haven’t met all the standards outlined for their jobs. However, de Castro said this is an issue that can be rectified with […]
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Too much invested in Ellis Thomas Downs to lose it now — Parsons
Former legislator, Eileene Parsons, OBE, has expressed regret about the absence of traditional horse racing events on ‘August Tuesday’ for yet another year. The event has been a hallmark of the BVI’s annual August Festival celebrations and a highly anticipated […]
Come clean on increment issues!
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Julian Willock, has urged officials to clear the air on the real reasons behind the years-long delays in the payment of salary increments to public servants. The issue has been a controversial and […]
We’re capable of building our own roads
With only weeks before the territory’s new asphalt plant is brought into commission, Director of Public Works, Jeremy Hodge said he is confident locals can build good quality roads that can last for many decades. With the announcement that the […]
Who’s behind the garbage problem in Purcell Estate?
Although he is urging residents of Purcell Estate to maintain good garbage disposal practices, Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn said he is aware that residents of other communities leave garbage in that area too. For years, residents have been complaining […]
Guyanese visa regime should be revisited — Fraser
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has called for a revision to the visa regime that has been applied for Guyanese travellers to the BVI. Fraser made the call recently as he offered condolences at a gathering over the loss of […]
I am very concerned about the number of gun crimes
Amid four murders in the community since the start of 2023, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he shares the community’s sentiment and remains concerned about the number of gun crimes that have been rocking the territory. In addition to firearm-related […]
Owners should be charged for their derelict vehicles
The government will be looking to put more pressure on the owners of derelict vehicles and could possibly ask them to pay the costs associated with getting old vehicles out of the territory. That’s the announcement made by Acting Manager […]
Gov’t to host free concert to celebrate AA service to BVI
To celebrate the resumption of non-stop flights to the territory, the government will be hosting a free concert on June 30, that will feature internationally acclaimed acts such as R. City, Monay, Vibe and reggae artiste Konshens. Premier Dr Natalio […]
Airport closes for hours after cargo plane mishap at the weekend
The Terrance B Lettsome International Airport suffered its second closure in as many days after the runway became encumbered by an aircraft for a few hours at the weekend. Travellers coming into the territory through the airport at the time […]
