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Lucien 'Claude' Callwood is gov't latest social home recipient
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke VI - Jost van Dyke resident Mr. Lucien “Claude” Callwood is the latest recipient of the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s social home as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.
Ministry working with RVIPF to enhance safety in schools – Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro has reaffirmed the Ministry of Education’s commitment to keeping schools in the Virgin Islands secured along with maintaining discipline in educational institutions.
Another court win for Wade N. Smith against Governor, HR Dep't & PSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Thursday, August 18, 2022, that Comptroller of Customs Mr. Wade N. Smith was sent on administrative leave without reason in a process that reportedly did not follow the laws and regulations of the Virgin Islands.
Send photos of blocked drains, damaged infrastructure to PWD- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has revealed that Tropical Storm Philippe, which made landfall on October 3, 2023, caused significant damage to the [British] Virgin Islands' infrastructure.
Social Protection Policy inadequate to help people in VI– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called "inadequate", the VI’s current Social Protection Policy, which he says cannot help the people.
Parents protest ‘deplorable’ condition of JvD Primary School
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Parents of the Jost van Dyke Primary School were this morning, October 31, 2023, forced to protest the “deplorable” condition of the school.
Public was informed about active shooter drill @ T.B. Lettsome Airport– Kurt A. G. Menal
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Managing Director at the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal in addressing concerns raised on social media regarding the recent active shooter drill that took place at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, has reminded that the exercise was just a simulation.
'Main challenge' with water was created with signing of Biwater contract– Premier
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Long-time critic of the Biwater deal with the government of the Virgin Islands, Premier Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has blamed the signing of the controversial contract as the beginning of the challenges plaguing the Virgin Islands (VI) as it relates to water distribution today.
VI’s Thad A. Lettsome launches VI campaign in 2023 PanAm Games
SANTAGO, Chile – Virgin Islands sailor, Thad A. Lettsome representing the territory in the ILCA 7 dinghy class in Santiago, Chile for the 2023 PanAm Games, launched Team BVI’s campaign today, October 28, 2023, with the 2 races in the ILCA 7 series.
‘5th District Breakfast Club’ to provide meals for students
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), along with the 'Committee to Keep District 5 Alive', is launching 'The 5th District Breakfast Club' in collaboration with 'Under De Tent At Toddy's' in Huntums Ghut.