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Willock hints he may run for D3 seat if Hon Fraser exits politics in 2027
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has hinted he may run for office in District 3 should long-term representative Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) make this current term political term in office the last ahead of the 2027 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
36 ‘problems’ solved through ‘BVI GOV Report It’ App
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A total of 36 problems have been solved to date through the “BVI GOV Report It” App since its launch in April 2023.
DYAS VI Summer Camps returning for 2023 – Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has today, May 29, 2023, announced the 2023 return of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) VI Summer Camps for students on Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada or Jost Van Dyke.
Wade N. Smith back in court over alleged illegal police search of home
WEST END, Tortola, VI - Comptroller of Customs Mr. Wade N. Smith who was placed on administrative leave since August 2022 without reasons shared with the public, has through his high-powered Attorney Mr Terrence F. Williams, taken the government to court once again.
Police seeking public's help on weekend shootings; illegal guns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Detectives of the RVIPF are appealing for witnesses or persons with information to come forward and assist with inquiries over two shootings over the May 26th weekend that has left one dead and one injured.
VI Gov’t commits to supporting BVIAA & Air Traffic Controllers – Hon Rymer
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has affirmed the Government’s commitment to the BVI Airport Authority and the staff of the air traffic control tower at the T.B. Lettsome International Airport, following operations issues that led to the halting of service on May 26, 2023.
40% chance of showers with partly cloudy skies today – DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A relatively dry and stable atmospheric conditions will persist across the area of the Virgin Islands (VI) and low-level moisture could trigger a few passing showers, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said today, May 29, 2023.
Hundreds support vigil in VI for Guyana school dorm fire victims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hundreds turned up at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Tortola on Friday, May 26, 2023, to join in mourning the loss of 19 children in a school dormitory fire in Guyana on May 21, 2023.
Hon Rymer Launches monthly mobile clinic in D5
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) along with the committee to Keep District 5 Alive, have officially launched the 5th District’s Mobile Clinic today, May 27, 2023.
Phase 1 of Long Bay Beach Management plan nears completion
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Phase 1 of the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan is nearing completion which includes the construction of public and taxi parking lots, and a beach dune protection barrier to protect the eastern sand dune from vehicular traffic while also facilitating its restoration.
