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'We’re going to make Anegada the ‘bread basket’ again'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Representative for the Ninth District, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has proclaimed that Anegada could once again be the “bread basket” of the [British] Virgin Islands, as he indicated that 40 acres of land were recently made available to farmers in an effort to ramp up agriculture in the community.
'Concerns' over No Advance Polling Stations on JvD & Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Office of the Supervisor of Elections has released the list of approved polling stations for the 2023 General Elections.
Leaked gov’t report shows abysmal state of emergency services on Sister Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While residents on the Sister Islands of Anegada, Jost van Dyke and Virgin Gorda have been complaining about poor emergency service, a leaked document on an assessment conducted by the Deputy Governor’s office has shed some light on the extent of the issue.
Anegada District Officer left to clear animal faeces @ community centre- Flax-Charles
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- It was at the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) Meeting to examine the 2023 Budget last month that the Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Agriculture and Fisheries and Territorial Member Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles inquired about the cleaning of the Community Centres, particularly on the Sister Islands and specific to Anegada.
Hon Flax-Charles says eradication of colonialism on her 2023 wish list
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Trade, Economic Development and Agriculture Hon Sheeren D. Flax-Charles (AL) said her New Year's wish for 2023 is to see the eradication of colonialism, among other challenges in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Anegada ushers in spirit of Christmas
SETTING POINT, Anegada- The Christmas spirit was ushered in on the sunken island, Anegada on Saturday, December 10, 2022, when the Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree was done.
Lobster serving in off season & police doing nothing- Hon Flax-Charles
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has called out police officers on Anegada for what she termed ‘non-cooperation’ as it relates to enforcement of laws on the sister island.
3.97 Magnitude earthquake felt in Virgin Islands
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- At around 11:06 pm, Monday, October 10, 2022, an earthquake was felt in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Anegada residents to benefit from business development training
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Residents on Anegada will be sharpening their skills in developing business plans and draft applications for the future use of commercial land at an upcoming workshop in November.
Anegada residents affected by flooding
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Residents of Anegada, particularly in The Settlement, have been dealing with flooded roads and yards due to the weather system affecting the Virgin Islands over the last few days.