News
Branson Foundation lends to BFEC restoration
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Ninety persons from the United Kingdom (UK)—comprising everyday civilians, lawyers, teachers, nurses, flight attendants, parents and pilots to name a few—cleared debris, painted walls, and toiled effortlessly under the Virgin Gorda’s sun, on Thursday, November 15th, 2018.
RDA breaches rules to sideline locals from small contracts – Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - ‘Honestly Speaking’ host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is questioning whether the $2M threshold, earmarked for local contractors under the Recovery and Development Agency’s (RDA) plans, is still in effect, and why contracts under that amount are being awarded to overseas-based companies.
VG bound cocaine intercepted in T&T
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – A quantity of cocaine that was destined to land at North Sound, Virgin Gorda, in the Virgin Islands was this week intercepted by authorities in Trinidad and Tobago.
This week we feature 'Young Professional' Jessi C. A. Wheatley
By Ron O. D’Avilar
A highly accomplished young woman on a mission to truly change the world around her, meet Ms Jessi C. A. Wheatley, our 'Young Professional,' this week.
Job fair to fill vacant positions at Oil Nut Bay
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda - Job seekers are being urged to take advantage of a job fair to be hosted by the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) through the Labour Department and the management of Oil Nut Bay.
Miss World Organisation donates supplies to Valley Day School
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI: The Miss World Organisation through Julia E. Morley made good on their promise to one of the school’s primary sponsors and community activist Mr Allington O. Creque aka “Gumption” with a with $5k supply donation to the Valley Day School.
Fact or not? Irma blamed for delays in Iris O’Neal Medical Centre
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – When Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) said the delay in the construction of the new Iris O’Neal Medical Centre at Virgin Gorda could be attributed to the 2017 hurricanes, was he telling the truth?
Banco Popular to begin operations on VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After the closure and exit of all banking institutions on Virgin Gorda, in the Virgin Islands (VI),Banco Popular is expected to begin offering its service on the island in about four weeks.
Banco Popular explores opening Virgin Gorda branch
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Banco Popular is in the process of conducting its due diligence and feasibility studies into establishing a branch on Virgin Gorda, following the closure of the Scotia Bank, effective today, September 1, 2018.
Hon Fahie closer to securing new bank for Virgin Gorda
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Scotia Bank closes its doors on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, today August 31, 2018, but Opposition Leader, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), is optimistic the void left behind, could soon be filled by another financial institution.
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