The BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2022 has dealt the Cabinet Office a financial blow since coming into force, significantly impacting its annual revenue, with the Office collecting $170,000 less in fees in 2023 when compared to 2021. This is according to the information presented by Cabinet Secretary (CS) Sandra Ward during Standing Finance Committee … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged an additional male suspect in relation to the armed robbery that took place at the House of Luxury Jewelry Store at Tortola Pier Park in July 2023. The suspect, identified as Vernon Bernard, 32, of Manuel Reef, has been charged with Robbery, Handling Stolen Goods, and … Continued
Premier and Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs Dr. Natalio Wheatley has urgently called for a “Week of Prayer and Fasting” across the British Virgin Islands from January 19th to 25th. Expressing belief in the power of prayer, Premier Wheatley is encouraging all Christian congregations in the territory to engage in special focused prayer and fasting this … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has appointed six representatives from civil society, a legal practitioner and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports to the Higher Education Licensing Board for three-year terms beginning December 1st, 2023. The named appointees are Dr. Arlene Smith-Thompson, Mr. Glen Harrigan, Mr. Ian Smith, … Continued
Officials from the Ministry of Tourism recently met with representatives of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission to progress a unified Eastern Caribbean tourism policy. The meetings were held January 15-20 and included Team Leader and Tourism Technical Specialist Maria Fowell and supporting consultant and Tourism Policy and Development Advisor Dr. Jennifer Edwards. … Continued
The Major Incident Team of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made a significant breakthrough in the murder case involving then-26-year-old Azim Yonnas, who lost his life on September 3rd, 2023, in the Long Bush area. Police said after an exhaustive investigation spanning just over three months, one person has been arrested for … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has decided to amend the Integrity in Public Life Act (No. 43 of 2021) in several ways to strengthen the Integrity Commission. The amendments will expand the Commission’s powers per recommendations from an independent review by Mr. Denniston Fraser. This includes making inquiries and declarations, examining public body practices … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) proudly celebrated local maritime excellence on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, by hosting female Captains Jonese Samuel, D’Andra Lewis, and Rochelle Lawrence aboard the Celebrity Ascent cruise ship. According to the BVIPA, the initiative was aimed at honouring the achievements of the three accomplished female captains while fostering cross-cultural … Continued
Virgin Gorda (VG) United made a resounding statement in their return from the Christmas break, reclaiming the top spot in the BVI Football Association’s National League with a convincing 5-0 victory over Panthers FC. The win, which saw them leapfrog Wolues FC, came as a welcome boost after the team had been deducted points pre-Christmas. … Continued
Questions raised by Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie Skelton during the recently concluded Standing Finance Committee have revealed that the territory’s last completed audited financial statement was in 2016. Financial Secretary (FS) Jeremiah Frett made the disclosure in response to Skelton which prompted the Territorial Representative to further press about the other financial assessments that were … Continued
