News
VG water woes being caused by inadequate plant production– Hon Kye M. Rymer
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has attributed the current water woes on Virgin Gorda to inadequate production of water, the inadequacy of the distribution system, and Sargassum Seaweed infiltration.
Petition launched over abysmal state of VG water supply
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- An online petition has been launched over the alleged poor state of water in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, which according to the petition’s organizer has seen the island being plagued with water woes including foul-smelling water and lack of a reliable supply.
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.
Runway maintenance forces 10-day closure of VG airport
TADDY BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda will be closed for 10 days from Tuesday, August 29, 2023, to facilitate maintenance to the runway, the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has informed.
Cabinet renews contract of Hadassah M. Ward as Director of CoI Implementation Unit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has renewed the contractual appointment of Ms Hadassah M. Ward as Director of the Commission of Inquiry Implementation Unit for an additional year.
VG residents tell gov't they're 'not satisfied' with management of landfill
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Residents of Virgin Gorda have expressed to the Government of the Virgin Islands they are not satisfied with the management of the landfill on that island and wish to see improvements.
D’Moi M. Hodge lends his skills @basketball camp for youths on VG
SOUTH VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- More than 40 children attending the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) annual basketball camp on Virgin Gorda had the opportunity to meet and learn from Los Angeles Lakers player from the Virgin Islands, D’Moi M. Hodge, today, Monday, July 24, 2023.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Jahnai L. Caul
By Ron O. D’Avilar
23-year-old Jahnai L. Caul has his eyes completely focused on business and other sustainable ways to encourage food production in the Virgin Islands (VI). While he is involved in the ancient art of beekeeping, Jahnai still finds time to run an agribusiness, along with a local youth organisation.
St John man begins 15.5 mile swim from VG to St John
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Jeff Miller, a longtime resident of St John in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), has begun his daring swim of Sir Francis Drake Channel, from the [British] Virgin Islands to the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
8 local authors to be celebrated @ book tour on VG tomorrow
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Eight local authors will be celebrated at a Book Tour and Extravaganza on Virgin Gorda on Thursday, May 18, 2023.