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October 5th, 2024
The Dollar and Trust

Dickson C. Igwe

Trust and confidence are supreme in economics and society. However, trust and confidence are relative. We tend to trust that which controls our lives.

October 4th, 2024
Nanny Cay holds final public meeting for over $40M expansion project

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Many critics of the Government of the Virgin Islands, under the Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) Administration, continue to claim that nothing is happening in the Territory. However, the private sector still has confidence in the government and sees the Virgin Islands as a place to invest millions and millions of dollars.

October 4th, 2024
What are the facts about the proposed Vybz Kartel concert in VI?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In her usual attempt to be nasty and unprofessional, spread hate and divisive rhetoric, and attack Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), controversial social media personality Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ is at it again.

October 4th, 2024
CoP under fire for ‘unmanned’ CGB police station following stabbing incident

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The need for a 24-hour operational Cane Garden Bay Police Station was again highlighted, following an alleged stabbing incident at the weekend.

October 4th, 2024
Team VI returns from FIRST Global Robotics Competition

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Virgin Islands National Robotics Team has returned from the FIRST Global Robotics Competition held in Athens, Greece.

October 4th, 2024
Aerin Westlake dominates @ 2024 Back to School Regatta

NANNY CAY, VI- The 2024 Back to School Regatta & ILCA Masters took place at Nanny Cay on September 28, 2024, and saw all 15 boats complete seven races, including that of Aerin Westlake who dominated the Opti fleet.

October 3rd, 2024
CoP Mark Collins goes scot-free following review of damning allegations

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was in January of this year that former Governor John J. Rankin, CMG announced that a review had been ordered into a myriad of complaints against the territory’s Commissioner of Police and United Kingdom (UK) national Mr Mark Collins.

October 4th, 2024
60% of Caribbean Organisations Delayed in Digital Transformation

KINGSTON, Jamaica- Digicel Business launched its third Digital Transformation Report, in collaboration with Symptai Consulting Ltd, and delved into the progress and challenges faced by businesses across the region. Evolving from the need for digital transformation that the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted, this report provides an understanding of the current regional state of readiness and actionable insights to navigate this journey.

October 4th, 2024
Stop accepting their fiction as our gospel

Alred C. Frett

Do not be Afraid or Ashamed of Your Intellect:

We must use our Minds wisely because that is the manifestation of our DNA Inheritance… For too long we were taught to judge and decide our Worth and Value based on physical features, but all things look the same in the dark.... All our Senses may be in top form, and we can discern just about everything by taste, smell, feel, sight or sound, but no one can tell what we are thinking, until or unless we tell them.

October 3rd, 2024
30 applications received for Small Business Grant

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thirty (30) applications have been received for the Small Business Development Grant Programme aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs and stimulating economic growth in the Virgin Islands (VI).

October 3rd, 2024
USVI: Adult student jailed, minors sent to juvenile court after assault on bus driver

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- Following a violent attack on a school bus driver that left him injured and resulted in significant damage to the vehicle, the [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) has swiftly arrested three students involved in the incident, including 18-year-old Caleave Nigel Mascall.

October 3rd, 2024
No immediate food supply disruptions expected- OneMart

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Management of OneMart in a public statement today, October 3, 2024, said the company is monitoring the ongoing strike by dockworkers in the United States (US) closely and assessing the potential impact on the food supply chain to the Virgin Islands (VI).

October 3rd, 2024
‘What’s made Guyana more compelling than Jamaica’ for visa lifting?- Elvin Grant

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With the Government of the Virgin Islands announcing on Monday, September 30, 2024, visa-free access to Guyana nationals to the Virgin Islands, two talk show hosts are questioning why Guyana and not other countries such as Jamaica. One of them even suggested the government was being “one-track-minded”.

October 3rd, 2024
RDA to transition to permanent body VIDA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We are advancing discussions on the transition from the Recovery and Development Agency to the Virgin Islands Development Agency,” stated Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) at a September 30, 2024, press conference on the approval of the $100M loan from CIBC.

October 2nd, 2024
Alleged human smuggler Danny E. Dennevil to remain in federal custody

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Tortola resident and Belonger Danny Dennevil, 34, was ordered to remain in federal custody pending trial on charges related to a human smuggling operation, when he appeared before United States Attorney Delia L. Smith on October 1, 2024.

October 2nd, 2024
Joseph Smith-Abbot & Tasha K. Bertie confirmed as Permanent Secretaries

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Joseph Smith-Abbot and Ms Tasha K. Bertie have been confirmed as Permanent Secretaries within the Ministries of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Health and Social Development, respectively.

October 2nd, 2024
Court rules in favour of Cedorene P. Malone-Smith & Levor A.H. Lettsome

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nearly three years since they were sent home from their employment at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) following the release of a preliminary audit report, forming Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith, and former Human Resources Manager, Levor A. H. Lettsome have been vindicated in the High Court.

October 2nd, 2024
Construction of Trellis Bay Welcome Centre progressing well

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Construction on the new Welcome Centre at Trellis Bay on Beef Island is progressing well, as the main structure has been completed.

October 2nd, 2024
Public urged to use bus stops & refrain from catching rides on roadways

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of the Taxi and Livery Commission, Mr Jevaughn J. Parsons has confirmed the recommencement of bus service to various communities on Tortola from the Road Town Market Square.

October 2nd, 2024
US dockworkers strike won’t affect VI’s October shipments- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has assured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that shipments expected for October should not be affected by dockworkers’ strikes in the United States.

October 2nd, 2024
Flow BVI Welcomes Maria De Grads as its New General Manager

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- C&W Communications, operators of the Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC brands in the Caribbean, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria A. De Grads as the new General Manager of Flow British Virgin Islands effective October 1, the first female leader in the company’s 58-year history of operations in the Territory.

October 1st, 2024
Vehicle destroyed by fire in Johnson's Ghut

JOHNSON'S GHUT, Tortola, VI- A vehicle was destroyed by fire at Johnson's Ghut this evening, October 1, 2024.

October 1st, 2024
VG Summer Jam: 2 quadruple-doubles as Set It Off demolish Gilas Pilipinas

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Set It Off showed why they are the champions of the Summer Jam League when play continued at Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda on Friday, September 27, 2024.

October 1st, 2024
New UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados & Eastern Caribbean visiting VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Mr Simon Springett is paying a two-day visit to the Virgin Islands.

October 1st, 2024
US: Dockworkers’ strike could impact USVI & wider Caribbean

VI CONSORTIUM

MIAMI, Florida, US- Dockworkers from Maine to Texas initiated a strike early Tuesday following unsuccessful negotiations over wages and automation, leaving 36 major ports along the East and Gulf Coasts affected.

October 1st, 2024
Fish farming in USVI: ‘What is wrong with us over here?’- Violet Thomas-Gaul

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr recently announcing plans for a fish farming project in that territory, talk show host Violet Thomas-Gaul has expressed disappointment that the Virgin Islands has not advanced any such plans despite having the information.

October 1st, 2024
VI to soon have 'high-level engagement' with Dominican Republic- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said his government will be looking to forge a better working relationship with the Dominican Republic soon.

October 1st, 2024
Remove all unauthorised items from Vinomar site by Oct 18- BVIPA

FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is notifying the public that all containers, chassis, and any other items at the Vinomar Site, adjacent to Qwomar Trading Ltd, should be removed by October 18, 2024.

September 30th, 2024
C'bean Territories & UN deepening collaboration on Sustainable Development

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caribbean Territories have received strong backing from Governments across the Caribbean to deepen collaboration with the United Nations (UN) system on sustainable development ahead of the 40th Session of the UN Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Lima, Peru.

September 30th, 2024
Competitive bidding process was done for $100M loan- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Ministry of Finance facilitated a bidding process before agreeing to the one hundred-million-dollar loan from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).

September 30th, 2024
UPDATE: VI announces visa-free travel for Guyana nationals

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that he was pleased to announce visa-free access to Guyana nationals to the British Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said this step strengthens the bond between the Virgin Islands and the region, facilitating greater ease in travel, trade, tourism and investment.

September 30th, 2024
Deputy Governor thanks public officers for CoI implementation support

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr David D. Archer Jr has thanked public officers for their hard and professional work to ensure the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Recommendations are implemented.

September 30th, 2024
DDM monitoring 2 tropical depressions in Atlantic

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) says it is monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic that could become tropical cyclones as they move westward across the Atlantic.

September 30th, 2024
HLSCC prepares workforce with new concrete construction training and NCCER Certification

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is excited to announce the launch of its Concrete Construction Training Programme, a unique opportunity for individuals to gain internationally recognised certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

September 29th, 2024
BVIOC congratulates VI Archery Team for 12-medal haul in Jamaica

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has applauded the accomplishments of the Virgin Islands Archery Team, which recently returned with 12 medals from the WAAm Caribbean Development Championship 2024 held September 18 -22, 2024, in Kingston, Jamaica.

September 29th, 2024
Clowns for the Cure makes loud impression @ Hunt for the Cure

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The winners of the CIBC Caribbean Hunt for the Cure on September 14, 2024, have been announced and are set to receive their prizes on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

September 29th, 2024
Fish farming programme to launch in USVI

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr met with representatives from Caribbean Sustainable Aquaculture (CSA) last week to discuss the introduction of fish farming to the US Virgin Islands Virgin Islands. The initiative aims to enhance food security, promote sustainable agriculture, and stimulate the local economy through innovative aquaculture practices, according to Government House.

September 29th, 2024
Alliance being sought with community to reduce mosquito breeding

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officials from the Public Health Unit and the Environmental Health Division are uniting forces and forging an alliance with the community to reduce mosquito breeding.

September 29th, 2024
NBVI threatens legal proceedings against the Maynards for nearly $100K in arrears

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Already serving prison time in the United States for a drug smuggling plot, former BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard and her son Kadeem S. Maynard now have to worry about losing property if they fail to pay on arrears due to the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI).

September 28th, 2024
Most systems recovered following BVIEC cyber-attack

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said the company to date has been able to recover most of the systems compromised during the August 15, 2024, ransomware attack.

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