News
Sea Senora pockets top prize @ Wahoomania Fishing Contest 2024
ST THOMAS BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Nine boats went out to sea before sunrise on March 30, 2024, to see who would bag the biggest catch and the top prize in the Wahoomania Fishing Contest organised by the Virgin Gorda Fishermen Cooperative.
‘Glow N’ Fete Night’ kicks off tonight @ VG Easter Festal village
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Having officially kicked off today, the 57th Virgin Gorda Easter Festival calendar of events started this morning Saturday, March 30, 2024, with the Wet Fete at St Thomas Bay, Virgin Gorda.
CGB road upgrades, coastal defense works commence
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Road and sea defence works have commenced in the Cane Garden Bay (CGB) Community on Tortola, through the Ministry of Communications and Works, to enhance the road infrastructure, address existing issues and elevate the quality of transportation in the area.
Woman gets community service for USVI fraudulent check scheme
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix - A woman who pleaded guilty to obtaining money by false pretense has been sentenced to 50 hours of community service for each of the two years she spends on probation.
Int’l flight resumption @ Anegada a 'significant milestone' – Hon Rymer
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R7) has called the reintroduction of international flights at the Captain Auguste George International Airport on Anegada, a testament to the government's commitment to revitalizing the local economy.
High Surf Advisory in effect for VI until Tuesday, April 2, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Settled atmospheric conditions in association with the Atlantic high-pressure system coupled with low moisture levels across the region will continue to restrict significant showers in the Virgin Islands for today, March 30, 2024.
Value & Supply Chain
Dickson C. Igwe
OK. The scope, type, and value of capital assets sitting in the Virgin Islands require observation, assessment, and evaluation. Why? Detailed assessment of the wealth-generating assets of the Virgin Islands – the capital mix- is beneficial for economic and social planning. It is also important information for organizations and businesses, both local and international. The innovative management of capital is key to the Virgin Islands' prosperity.
Nanny Cay Resort & Marina spearheading boats removal from SCB Harbour
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, spearheaded by its General Manager Mr Miles Sutherland Pilch, has begun a programme to assist the Government of the Virgin Islands with clearing the Sea Cows Bay Harbour of derelict or damaged vessels.
Baughers Bay without power due to burnt pole
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents of Baughers Bay on Tortola are currently without electricity.
‘The [airport] runway expansion will happen’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The extension of the runway at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport has been talked about for a long time and governments after governments have failed to deliver for different reasons; however, the Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), which has already brought back American Airlines to the [British] Virgin Islands, is determined to get the project done.