The Government of the Virgin Islands will honour the life and legacy of the late Dr. Robert A. Mathavious, OBE., through an official Celebration of Life service on Wednesday, 15th October, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex at 4:30 p.m.Dr. Mathavious’ body will lie in repose from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Members of the public will have the opportunity to pay their respect  following the viewing of the body by family members and Government officials. All are invited to attend and pay th...

Hundreds of Books on Display for Sale

The Ministry of Health and Social Development recently hosted a live demonstration of the Territory’s new 911 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for key Government officials, including the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley; His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce and the Acting Commissioner of Police, Jacqueline VanterpoolThe demonstration showcased how the new system will transform the Virgin Islands’ emergency response capabilities by im...

Information reaching our newsroom early this morning is that gunmen struck once again at a popular Baugher’s Bar overnight, 7th October. We understand that three (3) heavily armed men wearing masks, and brandishing large weapons, swarmed the business. We are unsure what was taken, or if anyone sustained any form of injuries. Businesses are becoming uneasy, and concerns of safety and self protection are now taking forefront debate. Ag. Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool ...

One relationship. Two jurisdictions.

“The Baroness is sending us a message and if we choose not to embrace it, more’s the pity.  She noted that BVI is a very beautiful place.  However, she was unimpressed with the time it took her to get to these shores.  The short runway at the T. B. Lettsome International Airport is an issue.She believes that we have a good tourism product but limited access.  She knows that an extended runway will be an economic driver for the Territory so she pledged her support ...

Seconded To RDA As Manager For Project Planning And Management

The Environmental Health Division is reminding all food business proprietors that a valid Food Business License issued by the division is required to operate within the Territory.Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ms. Henrietta Alexander said that Part IX, Section 28 of the Public Health Food Hygiene Regulations 1972 states that all food businesses must register with the Environmental Health Division and obtain a license permitting the operation of said food business.Ms. Alexander said, ...