Premier Andrew Fahie said there’s been no recent dialogue with an investor who previously indicated an interest in the BVI‘s medical marijuana industry. Premier Fahie was responding to questions about any progress made with the now-stalled Cannabis Licensing Act that […]
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‘No Derelicts Left Behind’ campaign in full swing
With the festive season fast approaching, the Department of Waste Management continues its beautification project by ramping up its efforts to remove derelicts that line the streets of the territory under its campaign ‘No Derelicts Left Behind’. The Manager of […]
Public officials pledge thousands to ESHS from personal businesses
‘Tis the season of giving and local public officials were in a generous mood today as they pledged monies to the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for the construction of new buildings at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS). Deputy Speaker […]
Ground broken for construction of new ESHS buildings
The government officially broke ground today for the construction of new buildings at the Elmore Stoutt High School in Lower Estate. Construction works are being done to facilitate the return of senior students for the upcoming 2022/2023 academic year. Ground […]
COVID virus reaches ESHS’s senior school! Classes return online
At least one positive case of COVID-19 has reportedly been found at the Elmore Stoutt High School’s (ESHS) senior campus at Pasea. The discovery means the school’s campus has now been closed and students and teachers have been asked to […]
Booster shots for COVID-19 expected in BVI next week
Persons wishing to further inoculate themselves against the COVID-19 virus and those who wish to take a first dose of the vaccine will be able to do so within the coming days. According to a recent notice posted by the […]
BVI’s high prevalence of domestic violence court cases bittersweet
Over the last eight weeks, there were at least nine known cases of domestic violence heard before the Magistrate’s Court. And armed with this information, the government’s Gender Affairs Coordinator, Tara-Sue Morgan said it is a bittersweet feeling seeing the […]
Constitutional reform talks not to give gov’t more power
Constitutional reform discussions are not an avenue to cease greater authority but are necessary to take the BVI forward, Premier Andrew Fahie has said. “These conversations are not one in which to give any sitting government more power or autonomy […]
Special focus on special education
As the BVI recognises Special Education Awareness Week, they are placing a greater emphasis on discovering and helping students who have learning challenges in the territory’s education system. According to Special Needs Education Officer, Afiya Smith, the Ministry of Education […]
COVID affects bank’s services, salary payments
A COVID-related problem has caused the temporary closure of a local bank and caused some workers at least one government statutory body not to be paid their salaries yesterday. CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank said in a notice yesterday that its […]
