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$786K contract signed for a/c system for sports complex

$786K contract signed for a/c system for sports complex

The government has signed a contract with Quality Air Condition & Refrigeration for the procurement, installation and commissioning of the heat, ventilation and air condition system at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town. Quality Air Condition won the $786,000 […]

by / on December 9, 2021 at 12:58 PM /
Identity of accident victim released

Identity of accident victim released

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). As officers of the Road Policing Unit ask for witnesses into last night’s accident in the West End area that claimed the life of a 20-year-old […]

by / on December 9, 2021 at 12:30 PM /
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High priority! Consultants sought for airport ‘route development’

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is seeking consultancy services for route development and traffic forecast for the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport (TBLIA). These services are being sought because the government recently made it ‘a matter of high priority’ […]

by / on December 9, 2021 at 8:32 AM /
Claude Skelton Cline

BVI should not wait for UK or COI to start constitutional review

Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has bemoaned the fact that nearly five years have elapsed since the BVI first raised the issue of a constitutional review, yet no real action has been taken to date. The talk show host said […]

by / on December 9, 2021 at 8:15 AM /
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Scooter rider dies in West End collision last night

An investigation has been launched into a fatal traffic accident that happened on the main island of Tortola late last night. The police described the accident as a collision that happened in the West End area. One scooter rider died […]

by / on December 9, 2021 at 7:50 AM /
Officers from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) joined engineers from the University of Puerto Rico’s Strong Motion Programme to assemble and install the territory’s first solar powered strong motion sensor. (Photo credit: DDM)

First solar-powered strong motion sensor installed in BVI

The government has increased the territory’s capacity to respond to earthquakes with the installation of a first solar-powered strong motion sensor to monitor local seismic activities. Officers from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and engineering partners from the University […]

by / on December 9, 2021 at 7:06 AM /
Inaugural ‘Floatilla of Lights Parade’ a go for the weekend

Inaugural ‘Floatilla of Lights Parade’ a go for the weekend

The first of a two-part Christmas event dubbed the inaugural Floatilla of Lights Parade will kick off this Saturday in the BVI. The event, which is also a competition, is open to anyone interested and will begin on Waterfront Drive […]

by / on December 9, 2021 at 6:35 AM /
BVI Red Cross spreads Xmas Cheer at primary schools

BVI Red Cross spreads Xmas Cheer at primary schools

The following is a media release from the BV Red Cross On December 8, 2021, in the spirit of celebrating the Christmas holidays, the BVI Red Cross held its Christmas toy giveaway at various schools. Volunteers and staff dressed in […]

by / on December 9, 2021 at 6:01 AM /
Jose Almestica

Inmate who escaped during hurricane recaptured after 4 years

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that they’ve now recaptured Jose Almestica who has been on the run since September 2017 when he escaped Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut. In a press release statement, the police […]

by / on December 8, 2021 at 1:56 PM /
Junior ESHS students at their Road Town campus.

Local attorney calls for review of disciplinary methods in schools

Notable local attorney and former magistrate, Valerie Stephens-Gordon is calling on the Ministry of Education to review the disciplinary practices being enforced in local schools. Addressing the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Stephens-Gordon said some of the practices being used by educators […]

by / on December 8, 2021 at 8:52 AM /