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September 7th, 2023
VG Airport reopening delayed until Tue, Sept 12, 2023

TADDY BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr. Kurt A.G. Menal has issued a notice stating that the scheduled reopening of the Virgin Gorda (VG) International Airport has been delayed to Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

September 6th, 2023
VI animal shelter manager Manog Bissoondutt aka 'Vijay' receives Honourary MBE

JOHNSON'S GHUT, Tortola, VI– The BVI Humane Society's Shelter Manager Mr Manog Bissoondutt aka 'Vijay' has finally received his Honourary MBE awarded under the late Queen Elizabeth II in July 2022 for his contributions to animal welfare.

September 6th, 2023
Prospect Reef re-development is ‘a priority for me’- Premier Wheatley

SLANEY, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said seeing the re-development of Prospect Reef is a priority area for him, as he is looking forward to a Request for Proposal in 2023.

September 5th, 2023
Some believe only rogue Gov’ts pushing concept of self-determination– Carvin Malone

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former government minister Carvin Malone (AL) said the concept of self-determination of British Overseas Territories is one that has been long in the making since the late 40s and not a recent concept being pushed for nefarious reasons as some believe.

September 5th, 2023
‘Crime is everywhere’ not just in VI- Penny Haycraft

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- While expressing sadness about the fatal shooting in Long Bush on Sunday night, September 3, 2023, Penny Haycraft, the wife of the late businessman Peter Haycraft, OBE, has suggested that the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) is still one of the best places to live.

September 5th, 2023
Explaining the parables & fulfilling the word

Alred C. Frett

Full Speed Forwards & Bird Speed Backwards:

Hindsight is 20/20, and things I say are neither to hurt, harm, or hinder, but to heal and help before it is too late... I stand rock solid behind my statements, and you may doubt the Messenger, but never deny the proven facts, and you have already seen the proof... UK’s Fake Electors are Non-functional, SanTis and Judge Thomas are bad for Blacks, and Trump, the criminal, is more difficult to get out than to put in.

September 4th, 2023
Contract signed to construct New Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre

ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro said that the construction of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, would be a project with immense promise for the future of the Virgin Islands, reflective of a history of resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment.

September 4th, 2023
Public sector 'has been beaten up really badly’- DaBreo-Lettsome

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s Office Sharleen S. DaBreo-Lettsome MBE says the local Public Sector is going through a process of transformation that goes beyond the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), where the vision is for persons to access the services of the Government from anywhere.

September 4th, 2023
188 'officially diagnosed' with Dementia in VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One hundred and eighty-eight persons in the Virgin Islands have been diagnosed with Dementia; however, the true figure could be much higher, according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9).

September 4th, 2023
Some 60 educators hired for new school year- Hon de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 60 teachers have been recruited for the new school year in the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has said.

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