News
500 plus food handlers’ certificates issued for 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A total of 596 food handlers’ certificates have been issued so far 2019, as the Environmental Health Division continues to assist food businesses in achieving required food safety standards.
Hon de Castro discusses outsourcing business opportunities in Curacao
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao – Hon Sharie B. Y. de Castro (AL), in her portfolio as Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, during the period May 7-10, 2019 attended the ‘Outsource to the Caribbean Conference’ (OCC) in Curaçao where the VI is looking to capitalise on the outsourcing business sector.
VI businesses give back to vulnerable families
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, Vi - The proceeds raised by partners during Child Abuse Prevention Month activities 2019, were handed over to the Virgin Islands’ Social Development Department.
Queen’s Birthday Parade set for June 7, 2019; Public holiday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The ceremonial parade in honour of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be observed on Friday, June 7, 2019, in the Virgin Islands.
Premier Fahie Away; Honourable Rymer is Acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Transportation, Utilities and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer is Acting Premier effective May 2 until today May 3, 2019.
Guyanese charged with conspiracy to impersonate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Conspiracy to impersonate, assault on a prison officer and possession of a controlled drug were some of the charges served by ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) during the period April 21 to April 27, 2019, in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Hon Rymer pays tribute to workers in Admin Roles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister of Transportation Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said that the importance and value of administrative roles are sometimes understated.
Foxy’s Music Fest set for May 18th, 2019
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI - Foxy O. Callwood of Jost van Dyke (JVD) announces the 2019 Music Fest on May 18, 2019 at Foxy’s in Great Harbour (JVD).
Police Arrest Blotter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The following is the arrest blotter from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) from April 7 to April 13, 2019.
Gov’t Signs Agreement for Recycling System
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Green V.I to implement a recycling system across the Virgin Islands.