News
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.
Sensation Ferries to discontinue service between Tortola & VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sensation Ferries announced today, April 12, 2024, it will discontinue operations between Tortola and Virgin Gorda, effective May 1, 2024.
'I used to call him Ralph ‘Telephone’ O’Neal' – Abigail O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Abigail O'Neal aka 'Abby', the youngest daughter of the late first Premier and Member Emeritus of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE, said her father was a man who lived his life serving others.
Charmaine R. Rosan-Bunbury to be buried on February 11, 2018
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The body of the late first full time local Magistrate Charmaine R. Rosan-Bunbury, who died on December 31, 2017 at a United Kingdom hospital, was returned to the Territory aboard a private plane this morning February 4, 2018 around 8:30 A.M.
‘My ears as Governor will always be open’-Governor Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Newly appointed Governor, His Excellency Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert promised the people of the Virgin Islands that he is here to “serve the best interests of all the people of these magnificent islands”, adding that he looks forward to travelling to the other islands and getting to know all of the communities.
Competition: the best form of regulation
By Dickson Igwe
The regulatory mechanism is controlled by the wealthy and powerful. This is the tiny number of people at the pinnacle of the Virgin Islands social and economic pyramid. They own and manage the telecoms businesses. They also possess enormous political clout. These people profess to be business minded: in reality they are weary of real competition. Competition will eat into their bottom line.
Always put country above self - Hon. O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Incumbent Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and current Opposition Leader Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE has cited a few of the qualities that will be expected from the next cadre leaders emerging after today’s internal party elections, foremost among which is that they must always put country above self.
Rotary Club of Tortola Celebrates 45th Anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On January 5, 2013, the first Rotary Club chartered in the British Virgin Islands will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with an intimate function at Maria’s by the Sea for club members and family kicking of what will be a transcendent year for Rotary in the BVI.
BVIHSA on campaign to improve image & service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Mrs Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste, revealed that attempts are being made to change the image of the organisation with regard to how it is being seen by the community at large.
Remembrance Day service held at Road Town Methodist Church
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Boyd McCleary, CMG, CVO and Deputy Governor Inez Archibald were among the persons at Sunday’s Remembrance Day service held on Sunday, 14 November at the Road Town Methodist Church, a press release from Government Information Service (GIS).