Community
Stop weaving in & out of traffic like a video game- Hon Maduro-Caines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Newly formed group, Tortola Race Wars (TRW) recently made a stop at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) where its presentations on road safety were well received by both students and teachers of the school.
We are doing the decent thing with Little Dix Bay workers - Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) said the closure of Rosewood Little Dix Bay and Biras Creek on the sister island of Virgin Gorda has created exceptional circumstances which necessitate a departure from the norm in preferring VIslanders and Belongers over non-Belongers.
Concerns raised due to non-functioning incinerator @ Pockwood Pond
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A member of the public who asked not to be identified yesterday April 27, 2016 complained about the current condition of the waste management facility at Pockwood Pond which the person said is an ideal situation for the spreading of disease, but is also concerned about sensitive materials taken to the incinerator by trust companies to be destroyed.
Fight over illegal fishing in VI waters by USVI still ongoing!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the relationship between the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (VI) remain strong and most often mutually beneficial, there are challenges that many residents may not be aware of.
Stop stigmatising the homeless & mentally ill – Chonda T. Jeffers
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI – With the Sandy Lane Centre being converted into the Safe Haven Transitional Centre, its administrators are urging that people stop stigmatising those persons with mental illnesses or who are homeless – their main client base – so that persons who need such help will come forward.
Water woes frustrating North Sound VG residents
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- While residents of various parts of the sister island of Virgin Gorda, including the Valley, have had some relief to their recent water woes, residents of North Sound are still experiencing water shortages.
BMSA donates to ESPS & EHR Learning Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Thursday April 14, 2016 the BVI Motor Sports Association (BMSA) made two donations as it continues its community service with the aim of helping those who are in need and making the community of the Virgin Islands better.
2 divers safe after 4 hr swim to Necker Island
NECKER ISLAND, VI – Two divers today April 9, 2016 escaped death and luckily made it to Necker Island after their boat drifted too far from them in the rough waves off the sister island of Virgin Gorda.
Depleted FSN pantry gets boost from Nagico food drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Nagico Insurances made a major addition to the pantry of Family Support Network (FSN) as the non-profit organisation continues to face financial constraints in an ever expanding client base.
Rotaract Club of Tortola makes donation to Eselyn Henley Richez Learning Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On March 24, 2016, The Rotaract Club of Tortola along with P3 Paper Plastic Products donated a refillable water cooler and hand sanitizer dispensers to the Eselyn Henley Richez Learning Centre in John’s Hole, Tortola, VI.