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We have to 'reduce' the amount of garbage going to incinerator- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, who has responsibility for waste management, says the challenges at the local incinerator can ultimately be solved with the reduction of garbage going into the facility.
Media barred from streaming or recording CoI briefing @ Governor’s Office today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local media personnel in the [British] Virgin Islands have been perplexed as to why they have been invited to a media briefing on the background to the Commission of Inquiry CoI) by the Governor’s Office but are not allowed to stream or record the event.
Motor scooter rider escapes serious injury in accident with SUV @ Hannah's
HANNAH'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The rider of a motorscooter involved in an accident at Hannah's Estate this morning, December 12, 2023, must be counting his lucky stars.
UPDATE: HoA Budget Debate abruptly rescheduled to December 18, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Late last night, December 11, 2023, around 10:30 PM, members of the media were informed that the Budget Debate scheduled for this morning December 12, 2023, has been postponed.
Kristin C. Frazer hosts big fashion show for Trèfle Designs 15th anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Fashion Designer Kristin C. Frazer recently pulled off one of her biggest Fashion Shows to date on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at an iconic location – the Roundabout in Road Town.
BVIPA undertakes board membership training series
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On December 6, 2023, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) actively engaged in a collaborative and knowledge-sharing initiative as part of the Board Membership Training Series focused on corporate governance.
‘Stop putting hazardous & flammable materials into waste stream’- DWM Director
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Department of Waste Management says it is working on waste management strategies to improve the way waste in the [British] Virgin Islands is processed, but it still needs assistance from the community to help avert future incidents such as the fire that broke out at the tipping area of the Pockwood Pond dumpsite on Saturday morning, December 9, 2023.
Premier’s 2023 Christmas Party draws the crowd!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was the hottest ticket in town to attend the Premier’s 2023 Christmas Party.
Venezuelan & Guyanese Presidents set for historic face-to-face meeting
VI CONSORTIUM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The leaders of Venezuela and Guyana have agreed to meet on neutral ground this week, in an attempt to de-escalate an escalating border dispute between the two countries.
Green Agenda: Premier wants solar panels on 'many roofs as possible'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he plans to push for the Virgin Islands (VI) to transition into using more green energy sources and green practices, including a project to the get the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to install solar panels on many homes as possible.