Territorial At-Large Representative Neville ’Sheep’ Smith said the government should consider putting the planned fisheries building for the Red Bay Fisherman’s Wharf in East End at an alternative location. The project, which commenced through the Ministry of Natural Resources and […]
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Beware! COVID and flu are still here
Though many may think the COVID-19 virus is no longer a critical issue, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is warning that COVID-19 hospitalisations still occur and persons are still dying from the virus. However, CARPHA said the rates are […]
Greeter Service resumes! BVITB says ‘staffing issue’ caused absence
The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has described the absence of its Greeter Service at the Cyril E. King Airport and the Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal in St Thomas, USVI as a “staffing issue” that it has now resolved. […]
BVIslanders vastly outnumbered among RVIPF officers
New statistics show that BVIslanders are vastly outnumbered by expatriates in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The statistics show that, presently, of the 285 officers in the force, only 60 are BVIslanders. The other 225 officers were employed […]
Elmore Stoutt shares big dreams for ESHS
Many stalwarts never live to see buildings erected in their honour and perhaps that’s why long-time educator Elmore Stoutt beamed with pride and humility as he shared in the grand ceremony that marked the reopening of the Elmore Stoutt High […]
Should gov’t dip into Social Security fund to secure re-election?
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has pleaded with the government to be creative, make bold moves, and adopt a different approach if it wants to win re-election in the territory. While speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) recently, Fraser said […]
Top newsmakers of 2022
The year 2022 will no doubt go down in history as a turning point for the Virgin Islands. As the events unfolded, BVI News captured every important moment so it is only fitting for us to highlight the major issues […]
Over $100K saved on printing, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently noted in the House of Assembly (HOA) that the government wastes a lot of money when printing and pointed out that nearly $100,000 each month was saved by doing direct deposits to the treasury instead […]
Hope emerges as ESHS rises from the ruins
It took five years, one school term and a global pandemic to rebuild one of the Virgin Islands’ premier institutions. But on January 4, the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) officially opened new doors to the full complement of staff […]
Fahie celebrated for role in ESHS project
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has been praised for his role in the completion of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Redevelopment Project. Current Premier, Dr Natalio Wheatley — who served as Deputy Premier and Education Minister under the Fahie administration […]
