The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that an unidentified male was shot and killed earlier this evening, Tuesday, June 21. In a brief statement, the police said the man was fatally wounded during a shooting incident that […]
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Public concerns about space at ESHS but RDA says campus is roomy
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has assured residents that there will be ample space for students at Elmore Stoutt High School to engage in physical activities, adding that the lack of space seen currently on the Lower Estate campus […]
Penn urges rethink on how gov’t does business with public
Health Minister Marlon Penn said government needs to rethink the way it does business with residents of the territory. “Let’s reform the way that government operates; the way that government does business with the public, with the business community,” Penn […]
Many feel England should ‘step in’ — Eileene Parsons
Former legislator Eileene Parsons has said many young persons that she has been speaking with recently are calling for a greater role by the United Kingdom (UK) over the affairs of the BVI. Parsons made the comment while appearing on […]
Progress of ESHS redevelopment project ahead of schedule — RDA
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Recovery & Development Agency (RDA), Anthony McMaster said the Elmore Stoutt High School Redevelopment Project is well ahead of schedule and will be completed by the start of the new school year in September, […]
Malone offers support to Health Ministry from Opposition if asked
Despite crossing the floor to become a member of the Opposition in the House of Assembly, former Minister for Health & Social Development Carvin Malone said he will still be available to lend a hand of support to the ministry […]
They need to thank me for mobile phone expansion in BVI— Fraser
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has said persons need to thank him for his role in expanding mobile phone usage in the BVI. Fraser’s comments came as he debated the Business Licensing Act that passed in the House of Assembly (HOA) […]
US businessman found with gun at airport fined $50K
A United States man who was held at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport with a firearm and 15 rounds of ammunition was sentenced in the Magistrate’s Court today, June 20. The offender, 52-year-old businessman Richard Shanahan, was slapped with […]
Steven Spencer wins BVI Junior Chef Showdown
With the BVI Junior Chef Competition drawing the curtains on the territory’s celebration of Junior Tourism Week last Friday, Chef Steven Spencer was crowned the eighth winner of the competition. This year’s Junior Chef showdown took the form of a […]
Trade license fees to see massive increases under new Business Act
The revised version of the Business License Act that passed in the House of Assembly last week is expected to see an increase in fees for trade licenses needed to operate businesses in the territory. While noting that the increases […]
