Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced during his budget speech last month that the government has earmarked nearly $3 million for the Environmental Protection and Tourism Improvement Fund. The government established the fund to support initiatives safeguarding the environment while enhancing […]
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RDA should get more projects, Penn says
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has advocated for the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) to undertake more projects to expedite the territory’s development. Penn made the remarks at the inauguration of the Trellis Bay Rest Stop on Beef […]
Trellis Bay Rest Stop ’a symbol of progress’
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently inaugurated the newly constructed Trellis Bay Rest Stop on Beef Island, describing it as a symbol of the BVI’s progress and resilience. The new facility was built to enhance the experience for both residents and […]
Gov’t announces service commission appointments
The Deputy Governor’s Office has announced several appointments across four key service commissions, filling positions crucial to the effective governance of the Virgin Islands. In a media release on Thursday, Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. confirmed that Ayanna Hull has […]
Project X prison band no longer performing at Xmas in the City
The Project X band, a staple of the annual Christmas in the City event, will not perform this year, according to City Manager Janice Brathwaite-Edwards. The event, formerly known as Christmas on DeCastro Street, has been a beloved tradition in […]
Prison service gets UK-funded support
The United Kingdom has funded a substantial support package for His Majesty’s Virgin Islands Prison Service (HMVIPS) to bolster security, safety, and staff protection at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut. This week, Lee Pilkington, Head of the National […]
Female police officer reportedly arrested
Reports have emerged regarding the arrest of a female officer attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). While the RVIPF has not confirmed the details of the incident or the charges against the officer, sources indicate that a […]
Gov’t issues cybersecurity warning amid rising WhatsApp scams
The Virgin Islands government has issued an alert to the public about social engineering attacks targeting WhatsApp users locally. The government has urged residents to remain vigilant against these cyberattacks, cautioning the public to verify unknown numbers and avoid sharing […]
New drainage project under way in Sea Cow’s Bay
The Ministry of Communication and Works has announced a new drainage project in the Sea Cows Bay area, that began, as part of its broader initiative to address public infrastructure needs across the Virgin Islands. The project, focused on constructing […]
Mather urges deCastro to prove STEAM is working!
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey ‘Buddha’ Mather has called on Education Minister Sharie deCastro to provide data proving the effectiveness of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) initiative in the BVI. Mather’s comments came during a House of Assembly […]