Former political candidate Coy Levons has criticised the government’s handling of healthcare issues in Virgin Gorda following the tragic death of resident Revovion ‘Bucky’ Sprauve. Levons expressed concern that the island’s healthcare system has not met the needs of its […]
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WINAIR explores direct flights to Virgin Gorda
WINAIR, a regional airline with a long history in the Caribbean, is considering adding direct flights to Virgin Gorda. The airline’s CEO, Hans van de Velde, shared this information during an interview with JTV recently. During the interview, van de […]
Poor management! Premier shouldn’t be handling bush cutting
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey ‘Buddha’ Mather has slammed the government’s poor management of the BVI, pointing to the untidy appearance of the territory’s roadsides as just one example of its poor record in office. Mather criticised the government’s decision to […]
Venezuelan man fined $6,500 after pleading guilty to illegal entry
Venezuelan national Ricardo Martinez who was among a group involved in a high speed chase with police last month, was fined $6,500 for illegal entry after pleading guilty in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, September 10.Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin imposed the […]
Health Ministry to launch BVI Moves wellness programme
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the launch of the BVI Moves programme to commemorate Caribbean Wellness Day on Saturday, September 14, under the theme, “Power Through Collective Action.” The programme will kick off with a run […]
Travesty! At-Large reps AWOL from VG meeting
The absence of Territorial At-Large Representatives at a recent community meeting in Virgin Gorda has sparked criticism from local commentator Elvin Grant, who labelled their non-attendance as a “travesty”. The community meeting saw several residents raising concerns about delays in […]
Several young offenders arrested over the summer
According to police reports, approximately 12 young men aged 21 and under were arrested during the summer months of June and July. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has revealed that most of these young offenders are still teenagers. […]
BVIHSA Chairman denies smirking accusations
BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Chairman Ron Potter has refuted accusations that he was smirking during a recent community meeting in Virgin Gorda. Virgin Gorda resident Laura Fox publicly rebuked Potter during the meeting, arguing that Potter’s apparent smirk showed […]
What about helicopters for medical emergencies?
Residents have expressed concern about the lack of emergency helicopter services for medical emergencies on the BVI’s outer islands. The issue arose at a recent Virgin Gorda community meeting after the death of Virgin Gorda resident Rovovion ‘Bucky’ Sprauve, who […]
Gov’t ministers to attend St Kitts 9th OECS meeting
Minister for Education Sharie de Castro and Minister for Health Vincent Wheatley are scheduled to attend the 9th Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers Meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis, starting today, Tuesday, September 10. According to […]