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Francis Lettsome Primary School wins S.T.E.A.Mazing race 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Teachers of the Francis Lettsome Primary School have won the S.T.E.A.Mazing Race as part of Virgin Islands (VI) Education Week 2023 which runs from March 13 to 19, 2023, with a week of educational activities with a focus on Science, Technology, Education, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M).
2 term USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr expected to endorse VIP
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - In a bombshell and courageous move, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) two-term current Governor, Mr Albert A. Bryan Jr., will this evening Saturday, March 18, 2023, endorse both Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) and the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) for re-election under Premier, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley.
Marvin E. Blyden tipped to run in D5 with PVIM
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news center is that businessman Marvin E. Blyden aka ‘MB’ is to run in the Fifth Electoral District with the National Democratic Party (NDP) breakaway group Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).
Reduction in transit fees expected for persons travelling to VI via St Maarten
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Passengers traveling to the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), via St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) will soon benefit from a reduction in transit fees from $55 to $30.
Food security in the Virgin Islands
Dickson C. Igwe
All nations depend on outside countries to fill in crucial links in their supply chains. The preceding is at the core of modern-day globalization. However, when crises such as war and natural disaster strike, there is a sober realization that a level of national self-sufficiency is wise. Food especially is a key driver of national security.
Premier Wheatley calls for local political debates
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Stressing the importance of meaningful debates between political candidates during the elections period, Premier and Seventh District Representative Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has suggested that an Elections Commission should be put in place to conduct the debates among other things.
Preliminary voters’ list available for inspection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Preliminary Voters’ List for 2023 is available for inspection. Supervisor of Elections Ms. Scherrie Griffin said in accordance with Section 18 (5)(a) of the Elections Act, 1994 and Amendments, the list is available for inspection for a period of four days ending on March 21.
Public reminded 'noise permit' not needed for election campaign meetings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With the date for General Elections in the Virgin Islands announced as April 24, 2023, the public can gear up for the usual nightly campaign meetings across the territory.
Auguste George Airport on Anegada to resume international flights
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has announced that the Auguste George International Airport on Anegada will resume the processing of international flights effective Monday, March 20, 2023.
Hon Turnbull defends $238K washroom facility @ Brewers Bay
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The washroom facility being constructed at Brewers Bay costing over $200, 000 has been strongly defended by Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), who detailed the cost breakdown of the project in an attempt to justify the price tag.
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