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RDA to transition to permanent body VIDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We are advancing discussions on the transition from the Recovery and Development Agency to the Virgin Islands Development Agency,” stated Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) at a September 30, 2024, press conference on the approval of the $100M loan from CIBC.
Alleged human smuggler Danny E. Dennevil to remain in federal custody
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Tortola resident and Belonger Danny Dennevil, 34, was ordered to remain in federal custody pending trial on charges related to a human smuggling operation, when he appeared before United States Attorney Delia L. Smith on October 1, 2024.
Joseph Smith-Abbot & Tasha K. Bertie confirmed as Permanent Secretaries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Joseph Smith-Abbot and Ms Tasha K. Bertie have been confirmed as Permanent Secretaries within the Ministries of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Health and Social Development, respectively.
Court rules in favour of Cedorene P. Malone-Smith & Levor A.H. Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nearly three years since they were sent home from their employment at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) following the release of a preliminary audit report, forming Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith, and former Human Resources Manager, Levor A. H. Lettsome have been vindicated in the High Court.
Construction of Trellis Bay Welcome Centre progressing well
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Construction on the new Welcome Centre at Trellis Bay on Beef Island is progressing well, as the main structure has been completed.
Public urged to use bus stops & refrain from catching rides on roadways
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of the Taxi and Livery Commission, Mr Jevaughn J. Parsons has confirmed the recommencement of bus service to various communities on Tortola from the Road Town Market Square.
US dockworkers strike won’t affect VI’s October shipments- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has assured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that shipments expected for October should not be affected by dockworkers’ strikes in the United States.
Flow BVI Welcomes Maria De Grads as its New General Manager
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- C&W Communications, operators of the Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC brands in the Caribbean, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria A. De Grads as the new General Manager of Flow British Virgin Islands effective October 1, the first female leader in the company’s 58-year history of operations in the Territory.
Vehicle destroyed by fire in Johnson's Ghut
JOHNSON'S GHUT, Tortola, VI- A vehicle was destroyed by fire at Johnson's Ghut this evening, October 1, 2024.
VG Summer Jam: 2 quadruple-doubles as Set It Off demolish Gilas Pilipinas
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Set It Off showed why they are the champions of the Summer Jam League when play continued at Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda on Friday, September 27, 2024.
New UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados & Eastern Caribbean visiting VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Mr Simon Springett is paying a two-day visit to the Virgin Islands.
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US: Dockworkers’ strike could impact USVI & wider Caribbean
VI CONSORTIUM
MIAMI, Florida, US- Dockworkers from Maine to Texas initiated a strike early Tuesday following unsuccessful negotiations over wages and automation, leaving 36 major ports along the East and Gulf Coasts affected.
Fish farming in USVI: ‘What is wrong with us over here?’- Violet Thomas-Gaul
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr recently announcing plans for a fish farming project in that territory, talk show host Violet Thomas-Gaul has expressed disappointment that the Virgin Islands has not advanced any such plans despite having the information.
VI to soon have 'high-level engagement' with Dominican Republic- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said his government will be looking to forge a better working relationship with the Dominican Republic soon.
Remove all unauthorised items from Vinomar site by Oct 18- BVIPA
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is notifying the public that all containers, chassis, and any other items at the Vinomar Site, adjacent to Qwomar Trading Ltd, should be removed by October 18, 2024.
C'bean Territories & UN deepening collaboration on Sustainable Development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caribbean Territories have received strong backing from Governments across the Caribbean to deepen collaboration with the United Nations (UN) system on sustainable development ahead of the 40th Session of the UN Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Lima, Peru.
Competitive bidding process was done for $100M loan- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Ministry of Finance facilitated a bidding process before agreeing to the one hundred-million-dollar loan from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).
UPDATE: VI announces visa-free travel for Guyana nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that he was pleased to announce visa-free access to Guyana nationals to the British Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said this step strengthens the bond between the Virgin Islands and the region, facilitating greater ease in travel, trade, tourism and investment.
Deputy Governor thanks public officers for CoI implementation support
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr David D. Archer Jr has thanked public officers for their hard and professional work to ensure the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations are implemented.
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DDM monitoring 2 tropical depressions in Atlantic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) says it is monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic that could become tropical cyclones as they move westward across the Atlantic.
HLSCC prepares workforce with new concrete construction training and NCCER Certification
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is excited to announce the launch of its Concrete Construction Training Programme, a unique opportunity for individuals to gain internationally recognised certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
BVIOC congratulates VI Archery Team for 12-medal haul in Jamaica
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has applauded the accomplishments of the Virgin Islands Archery Team, which recently returned with 12 medals from the WAAm Caribbean Development Championship 2024 held September 18 -22, 2024, in Kingston, Jamaica.
Clowns for the Cure makes loud impression @ Hunt for the Cure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The winners of the CIBC Caribbean Hunt for the Cure on September 14, 2024, have been announced and are set to receive their prizes on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Fish farming programme to launch in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr met with representatives from Caribbean Sustainable Aquaculture (CSA) last week to discuss the introduction of fish farming to the US Virgin Islands Virgin Islands. The initiative aims to enhance food security, promote sustainable agriculture, and stimulate the local economy through innovative aquaculture practices, according to Government House.
Alliance being sought with community to reduce mosquito breeding
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officials from the Public Health Unit and the Environmental Health Division are uniting forces and forging an alliance with the community to reduce mosquito breeding.
NBVI threatens legal proceedings against the Maynards for nearly $100K in arrears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Already serving prison time in the United States for a drug smuggling plot, former BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard and her son Kadeem S. Maynard now have to worry about losing property if they fail to pay on arrears due to the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI).
Most systems recovered following BVIEC cyber-attack
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said the company to date has been able to recover most of the systems compromised during the August 15, 2024, ransomware attack.
Sasha D. A Flax moving on up! Appointed Assistant Secretary in Tourism & Culture Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Gordian Ms. Sasha D.A. Flax has been appointed as an Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development (MTC&SD).
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USVI: Late-Night smuggling operation halted as CBP Agents shoot boat engine in tense interception
VI CONSORTIUM
LEINSTER BAY, St. John, USVI- Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted a late-night smuggling attempt on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, as they tracked a vessel without lights heading towards Leinster Bay, St. John, from Tortola.
Grade 6 student wins 2024 Anegada Lobster Fest Artwork Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Grade 6 student Mariyelis Malone from the Robinson O’Neal Memorial Primary School has won the 2024 Anegada Lobster Fest Artwork Competition.
Orrett Donald Kennedy tops 2024 CSEC exams in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola- Orrett Donald Kennedy from the St. George’s School has topped the 2024 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations in the Virgin Islands (VI) with 9 Grade Ones out of eleven subjects written.
Trust and Confidence are Supreme- Part A
Dickson C Igwe
Ok, a local attorney offered a narrative on family finances on social media. She stated that money in a joint account is like a joint tenancy of land. It follows a principle in law that the survivor takes all. Consequently, whoever gets to the bank first on break up, falling out, deception, divorce, or death, owns the contents of that account. That is the reality.
VI promoted as Winter/Spring travel destination in US Mid-Atlantic Region
NEW YORK, USA– The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has said it recently completed a dynamic two-week promotional campaign across the U.S. Mid-Atlantic from August 28 to September 13, 2024.
Premier pledges full support for 'very capable' Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) has described Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O Wheatley (R9) as capable enough to hold the portfolio entrusted to him.
HoA approves $100M loan from CIBC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A motion for the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to borrow one hundred million dollars ($100m) from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) was passed in the House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Linton V. Leonard In! Appointed Deputy Clerk of HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander Linton V. Leonard has been appointed Deputy Clerk of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands. The appointment takes effect from January 2024.
‘Pull me up’ if I ever get disrespectful in HoA- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Directed to the Opposition Members of the House of Assembly, including the controversial and disrespectful Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6), first-term legislator and Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has called for elected representatives to be able to express themselves more decently and be respectful to their colleagues.
Gov't reports of 'improvement in customer satisfaction' across various depts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The newly released Mid-Year Review Edition of the Government’s Customer Service Newsletter highlights an improvement in customer satisfaction across various Departments, when compared to the first quarter of 2024 and features statistics collected through the RateUs platform.
VG Summer Jam: Defending champs Set It Off see off challenge of Dominican League
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Play in the Summer Jam League 2024 continued last weekend at Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda where Set It Off and Skilful Ballers were among the winners.
Is VG 'Health Committee' genuine or about a selfish political agenda?
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Ad Hoc Committee For Urgent Enhancement of Health Care to the Virgin Gorda Community says it was birthed out of love for the Virgin Gorda community and the need for holding accountable those in charge of the Territory’s healthcare; however, not everyone is convinced it is that innocent.
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