November 2024
WAPA Board OKs Negotiations With Wartsila, Aggreko
Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Executive Director and CEO Karl Knight received t...
JLP veterans Karl Samuda and Mike Henry to step down from politics
Two of the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) most prominent veterans, Karl Samuda and Mike Henr...
Climate resilience, illicit finance on JMC agenda
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has outlined some of the BVI’s key priorities for the Joint Mi...
WAPA COO lauded for candor amid constant blackouts resigns, power fail...
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Interim Electric Chief Operating Officer for the Virgin Islands Water a...
HUD Secretary Reviews Federal Support for WAPA Amid Utility’s Leadersh...
Adrianna Todman visits the Virgin Islands to evaluate CDBG-funded projects as WAPA navigat...
Utilities working to fix major infrastructure failures
ST. THOMAS — The dismal state of the territory’s crumbling infrastructure was on full disp...
35th Legislature Honors Nine Visionaries at Perma Plaque Ceremony
The 35th Legislature, under the leadership of Senate President Novelle E. Francis Jr., hel...
BVI educators now among region’s best-paid, says Premier
Educators in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) have become some of the highest-paid in the...
Coast Guard seizes 35 ‘bales’ of cocaine and charges 2 crew members ab...
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two crew members of a go-fast boat were arrested after a Royal Canadia...
Legislature Approves December 6th as Alicia “Chucky” Hansen Day to Hon...
Bill 35-0416 celebrates the unmatched contributions of Alicia “Chucky” Hansen, the longest...
Gov’t earmarks $1.7M for VG social housing
During his recent budget address, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the governmen...
Lutheran Services golf fundraiser nets over $30K for Queen Louise Home...
ST. CROIX — Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands raised more than $30,000 during...
Several VI gas stations are not complying with air hose law, leaving m...
ST. CROIX — After recently popping a tire in a massive pothole while driving along Veteran...
Legislature Approves Issuing New Bonds for Infrastructure Projects
A measure approved by the 35th Legislature on Wednesday authorized the Virgin Islands Gove...
Bahamas Government to increase fines on security firms hiring non-nati...
The Bahamas government is taking strong action against private security firms that are ill...
Residents in Haiti’s capital stand with police in a battle to repel th...
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Gangs launched a new attack on Haiti’s capital early Tuesday, target...
Lawmakers Approve Up to $250 Million in Bonds for Major Road Projects...
GARVEE bond issuance will fund Veterans Drive Phase 2, a new inter-island ferry, and road...
BVI employment on the rise, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reported a steady increase in employment across the Britis...
Education: Deadline for input on child abuse and neglect policy is Fri...
The Education Department announced Wednesday that its Internal Audit Division seeks public...
Business owner eyes legal action to stop sewage flowing in C’sted Harb...
ST. CROIX — The owner of a boat tour and charter company that operates from the boardwalk...
Senate Passes Bill To Honor Arthur “Gutu” Solomon and Myron “MC” Corbe...
This week, senators unanimously passed a resolution to rename the Charlotte Amalie High Sc...
Second India-CARICOM Summit begins in Guyana
The second India-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit is scheduled to take place in Guyana...
4 Virgin Islands students honored as Best in the Region in FCCA essay...
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan, tourism officials, cruise industry executives, e...
VI Entrepreneur Kyle Sexius Spearheads Financial Literacy Program for...
Kyle Sexius’s initiatives include the Credit to Inmates Program, which offers second chanc...
BVIPA to build new cargo warehouse at Port Purcell in 2025
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) will construct a new general cargo facility at Port Purcel...
EPA Seeks Input About Refinery Cleanup, Community Engagement
Amid ongoing discussions about a potential restart of the St. Croix refinery, the U.S. Env...
GERS board votes to delay 3% increase in employer contributions
A 3% increase in the government’s contribution to the Government Employees Retirement Syst...
Grove Place Action Committee reschedules Liberty Day celebration
FREDERIKSTED —The Grove Place Action Committee said today it has rescheduled date for the...
GERS board votes to delay 3% increase in employer contributions by nin...
ST. CROIX — The board of the Government Employees’ Retirement System voted 4 to 1 during a...
Bermuda reports 2 suspected cases measles, first in 30 years
Bermuda Health authorities say two people have been placed in isolation amid fears that th...