The Virgin Islands government has signed a contract for the construction of a social home under the BVI Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. E&K Construction, owned by Enos Aaron, has been tasked with the completion of the home for Mrs Irma […]
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BVI experiencing the most difficult times since slavery — Dr Wheatley
Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that the BVI may be experiencing some of its most difficult times since slavery. Dr Wheatley made the remark while appearing on the Virgin Islands Party’s (VIP) ‘Let’s Talk’ radio programme last evening, March […]
Stressful! Teachers need someone else in classroom to offer support
Director of H Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Education Institute, Sandy Harrigan-Underhill has said she believes it is unfair for a single teacher to be fully responsible for categorising and identifying the various learning styles of each student in his/her […]
Penn challenges gov’t to take better care of Iris O’Neal Medical Centre
Leader of Opposition and the National Democratic Party (NDP) Marlon Penn has challenged the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government to take better care of Virgin Gorda’s Iris O’Neal Medical Centre and its workers. Speaking on the NDP Radio Programme recently, […]
No one ‘forced’ me to pass good governance laws, I’m a big guy
Premier Andrew Fahie has disputed claims from his critics that he was being forced to implement good governance legislation for the BVI. “We will continue to be more proactive in bringing forward more legislation to further strengthen accountability, transparency and […]
Gov’t broke relationship with UK, says Penn
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has accused the government of breaking the BVI’s relationship with the United Kingdom (UK). According to Penn, the Andrew-Fahie led administration seems to be incapable of getting things done. “The reality is that this government and […]
Wheatley wants schools to give more recognition to women
Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley is calling on schools in the territory to emphasise the importance of women in society. He made that call on Tuesday as the world recognises International Women’s Day — a day he also wants students to […]
Why the rush? Only God knows election date, says Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has questioned the ‘rush’ for an election date, insisting that only God knew the date for the upcoming polls. Despite Premier Fahie’s numerous assurances over the past few months to the contrary, claims have persisted that he […]
Farmers need market square back! Gov’t criticised for inaction
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has criticised the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration for what he described as its lack of action regarding the reconstruction of the proposed market square development and the overall treatment of farmers and fisherfolk in the […]
Education Institute’s success will depend on ministry’s policies
Director of the newly formed H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Institute of Education, Sandy Harrigan-Underhill said the success of the institution will depend largely on the type of support and policymaking it gets from the Education Ministry and the […]
