Community
LIME supports Autism Month observances
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Head of Commercial for LIME BVI Ravi Maywahlall has declared that the phone company was “extremely delighted: with the turnout for the activities which kicked off the observance of World Autism Month in the Territory on Friday, April 1, 2016.
Gov't accused of using EE/LL sewerage funds for cruise pier project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is accusing the National Democratic Party Government of illegally transferring monies from a loan meant for the East End/Long Look Sewerage Project to the Cruise Pier Development Project without the approval of the House of Assembly (HoA).
'Big' job fair on VG in April for displaced Little Dix Bay workers
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Representative for the Ninth District Dr The Honourable Hubert O'Neal is confident that an upcoming job fair will find work for many of the 300 workers soon to be sent home from the Rosewood Little Dix Bay Hotel and Resort which is embarking on a year and a half of rehabilitation from May 1, 2016.
Evangelist Bridget A. Blucher coming to VI for Gospel concert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Gospel artist Bridget A. Blucher will be in the territory for a Gospel concert at Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall in Road Town, Tortola on April 9, 2016 with the theme that all of the children of the Kingdom of God must unite despite denominational differences.
VG water woes heartbreaking- Dr Hubert O'Neal
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Dr The Honourable Hubert O'Neal, Representative for the Ninth District said the water situation on the island of Virgin Gorda is a heart breaking one for him and he considers it the number one issue and is hopeful that the Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) brings relief.
Lady Evelyn sweeps VG Easter Fest fishing tournament
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The Lady Evelyn, captained by Representative for the Ninth District Dr The Honourable Hubert O’Neal, swept the 2016 edition of the Virgin Gorda Fisherman’s Jamboree by capturing the first, second and third prizes of the tournament.
VG Easter Festival parade flops
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - It was a disappointing day for those who braved the scorching sun to make it to the 49th Virgin Gorda Easter Festival parade yesterday March 28, 2016 in Spanish Town Virgin Gorda.
You can’t just expect to receive & not give- Franka A. Pickering tells expats
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- “I must say we give to you, you should give back to us. We are supposed to work hand in hand and therefore I am saying tonight, boldly, that you should participate in the festivals in the BVI. Give something back. Get a troupe, go into the parade, do something.”
BMSA, TPP partner for family fun day
WICKHAM’S CAY, Tortola, VI – The BVI Motor Sports Association (BMSA) in partnership with Tortola Pier Park yesterday March 26, 2016 and families came out for a day of remote control racing, drones and face painting.
VG water woes embarrassing to me - Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On the eve of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival this weekend, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) said he was embarrassed about the water situation on Virgin Gorda and called the issue of water in the territory his biggest challenge as Minister.