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November 4th, 2023
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.

November 4th, 2023
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.

November 2nd, 2023
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.

November 2nd, 2023
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.

November 1st, 2023
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.

October 31st, 2023
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.

October 30th, 2023
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.

October 30th, 2023
'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.

October 28th, 2023
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.

October 28th, 2023
‘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.

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