Just days before the disappearance of murder victim Nickera Smith in 2016, a total of $9,000 was withdrawn from her bank account. This information was revealed in the High Court on Friday by Officer Sean Adams, who is attached to […]
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Civil mitigation policy to help lawmakers do more
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has indicated that Cabinet’s new civil mitigation policy will soon help residents receive greater assistance within their communities. Appearing on the Talking Points radio show recently, Minister Rymer highlighted how this policy would facilitate […]
Shenseea, Machel Montano named among emancipation festival line-up
The 70th Emancipation Festival promises a variety of acts for this year’s festivities, featuring new wave dancehall artiste Rajah Wild for Wild Out Wednesday and Jamaican-born artiste Shenseea for International Reggae Night. The festivities will run from July 14 to […]
PHOTOS: Vernon Malone laid to rest
Scores of people gathered on Saturday, June 22, for the funeral service of the BVI’s first local police commissioner, Vernon Malone, who passed away last month at the age of 76. Several officials, including members of the Royal Virgin Islands […]
Why should BVIHSA pay electricity bills?
Local attorney Daniel Davies has raised concerns over the necessity for the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to pay electricity bills after reports surfaced that some of its clinics had their electricity disconnected due to unpaid bills. The issue was […]
Smith-Archer appointed RDA’s Program Delivery Director
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the appointment of Shaina Smith-Archer as the new Director of Programme Delivery, effective June 10, 2024. With over 20 years of project management and engineering expertise, Smith-Archer’s appointment is expected […]
We need more love for the trades!
Willis Potter, principal of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) said he would like to see a greater appreciation for technical subjects in the BVI. There was a shift away from technical subjects in schools across the Caribbean, […]
Labour Management System to officially launch July 1
The Department of Labour is set to officially launch a new online Labour Management System (LMS) on July 1. Deputy Labour Commissioner Felina Moss said implementing the LMS means all the department’s service offerings will be moved online. Among other […]
Maples Group pledges $70K to support special education
A law firm in the local financial services industry has pledged US$70,000 to support the redevelopment of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, which caters to children with special needs in the community. The Maples Group said the donation will be […]
Maynard gets 9-year sentence for drug conspiracy
Former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard was given a nine-year and four-month prison sentence for her role in a drug trafficking plot that involved convicted former Premier Andrew Fahie. Besides the time in jail, Maynard, who is 62 […]