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 […]
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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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]