Political Economy Officer in the BVI Hong Kong Office Ronn Grant is reassuring parents of their children’s wellbeing when they decide to pursue studies in the Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme in Hong Kong. The BVI Asia Study Abroad Scholarship Programme is a three-way partnership between the Government of the Virgin Islands, elite Universities in Asia, and the … Continued
Customer service and leadership development, key priorities outlined in the Deputy Governor’s January message for 2026, are being strengthened through ongoing training initiatives at the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI). Speaking recently, Director of VIPSLI, Dr. Connie E. George, highlighted the institute’s role in enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of public officers across … Continued
The Ministry of Communications and Works has commenced critical coastal protection and roadway improvement works along the Fort Recovery to Cox Heath corridor. This marks the first phase of the broader nine-mile road enhancement project stretching from the West End Ferry Terminal to Road Town. The initiative follows the signing of a fourteen million, eighty-eight … Continued
US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. in his final State of the Territory Address on Monday raised concerns about regional maritime policies, saying current British Virgin Islands charter vessel fees are hindering progress toward the USVI’s long-term economic goals. Governor Bryan said the USVI Vision 2040 development plan calls for significant investment in the … Continued
Concerns over road conditions, water supply, and overall beautification in Cane Garden Bay dominated a community meeting held Monday night between District Two residents, their representative Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull, and Minister for Communications and Works, Kye Rymer. Cane Garden Bay, one of the British Virgin Islands’ most popular tourism destinations, was at the centre of … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Under-17 women’s football team remains in contention in the U-17 CONCACAF Women’s Championship Qualifiers, despite suffering a heavy 16-0 defeat to Costa Rica in Group E action. The loss came against a dominant Costa Rica side currently leading the group standings. Costa Rica and the British Virgin Islands have met once … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is highlighting another positive outcome of the Road Town Partnership Programme, a public-private partnership initiative established to enhance the appearance, functionality, and safety of the capital. Under this programme, Ms. Nona Vanterpool, Owner and Managing Partner of Vanterpool Enterprises, has started a project to repair a banister along the … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley says the sudden passing of Director of Communications Karia Christopher has reinforced in him the need for unity, connection, and togetherness within the public service. Speaking at a Christmas staff party that had been postponed from 2025 due to Christopher’s unexpected death, Dr. Wheatley said the loss … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development, Vincent O. Wheatley, has underscored the importance of timely Social Security and National Health Insurance (NHI) contributions, describing them as essential to the sustainability of the Territory’s social protection system. Speaking during the second sitting of the third session of the Fifth House of Assembly on Thursday, January 15, … Continued
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development has announced that technical issues affecting the Labour Management System’s work permit applications have been fully resolved. In a bulletin issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation confirmed that the system is now operating normally after a period of disruption. According to … Continued
