Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon. Lorna Smith OBE recently provided an update on the implementation of a digital portal for work permit processing in the VI. Initially, the government pursued a specialized platform just for work permits, at a cost of $41,000. However, Minister Smith revealed they have now procured a more … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Report has called for abolishing the role of junior ministers in the Virgin Islands. The report states: “The position of Junior Minister should be abolished in order to promote an environment that supports clear separation between the Executive and the Legislature and availability of backbenchers as a necessary check and … Continued
All public educational institutions will be open for regular operations today Thursday, February 8. This after a decision was made by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday to close all public schools following advice from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in response to the adverse weather conditions that have been impacting the territory. Despite … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has unveiled a series of recommendations aiming to reshape the powers vested in the governor as outlined in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Constitution. The recommendations, revealed in the CRC’s recently published report, highlight the need for greater consultation and transparency in the governance structure. A pivotal proposal from the … Continued
The Mrs. British Virgin Islands organization is rallying public support on social media ahead of the upcoming Mrs. Globe pageant in China. In a Facebook post, Mrs. BVI Rhonda Victor Pinnock asked followers to vote for her to win the Choice of the People Award at the international competition taking place in Hainan. The Mrs. … Continued
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of the British Virgin Islands, effective until midnight today, Wednesday 7 February 2024. This warning indicates that moderate to major flooding is either occurring or imminent in the specified areas, posing a serious threat to residents and property. Residents residing in low-lying or … Continued
Minister for the Overseas Territories, David Rutley, has emphasized the imperative need for the Government of the Virgin Islands to prioritize the implementation of recommendations laid out in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report. Rutley’s message underlines the urgency of reinvigorating the reform process, aiming for completion by May 2024. The OTs Minister concluded a … Continued
On 1st February 2024, the BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICoC) co-hosted an exclusive event, the Visit BVI Advertisers Cocktails, at the picturesque venue of Prime Restaurant’s LVL3 lounge in Road Town, Tortola to officially launch the 2024 edition and thank the businesses for their support. The event, co-hosted with the magazine publisher, North South Net … Continued
Local author, Rick S. S. Grant, has achieved a unique and remarkable accomplishment. His four books previously published by Little Bell Caribbean, one of the premier publishers of Caribbean children’s books, have been translated and released in new Spanish and Haitian Creole versions. This culturally enriching endeavor conceived and led from beginning to end by … Continued
On Sunday February 4th at the highly anticipated 66th Grammy Awards. Two Virgin Islanders took home Grammy Awards. They are US Virgin Islander Theron Thomas and BV Islander Donelle Smith. Theron Thomas, won 2024 Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical). Theron has several massive hits under his belt this year, including “Pretty Girls Walk”, the viral … Continued
