The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) recently provided an overview of its accomplishments and future objectives during the Standing Finance Committee Deliberations. Among the achievements in 2023, the DDM informed the SFC about the launch of an upgraded app featuring enhanced weather monitoring and the hiring of a Meteorological Officer responsible for delivering marine and … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is set to acquire funds and assets totalling over $1.05 million from dormant accounts held at three local banks – First Bank, CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank and Banco Popular. The banks’ notices of the impending transfers were published in recent issues of the Gazette as required by guiding legislation. … Continued
Governor Designate Daniel Pruce has arrived in the British Virgin Islands ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Pruce and his wife Rachael Morgan received a warm reception at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Friday evening. Expressing his delight upon arrival, Pruce conveyed gratitude for the warm welcome received and said he is … Continued
It was a goal fest in the BVI Football Association’s National League last weekend with Islanders FC netting 10, and One Love FC and VG United both converting 8 goals apiece. Playing in the first game of the weekend on Saturday, January 20, One Love FC, keen to reignite their season, achieved a resounding 8-1 … Continued
The funeral for the Former Minister for Health and Social Development, the late Carvin Malone will be held on February 2, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola. The House of Assembly (HOA) announced the details relating to Malone’s funeral service on Friday, stating that the official funeral will commence with a procession … Continued
In an effort to bring about a more cohesive and centralized approach to the planning and execution of festivals and fairs in the territory, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has decided to shift the functions of the Festival and Fairs Committee to the BVI Tourist Board. A recent Cabinet Decision Statement revealed that the … Continued
There is no evidence at this time to support recent claims of a swine flu outbreak in the British Virgin Islands. That’s according to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) who responded to recent social media messages about a potential swine flu outbreak in the territory in a recent statement. While acknowledging respiratory illnesses like … Continued
The BVI Tourist Board’s Regional Marketing Manager RaeNisha Scatlifee recently met with WINAIR and other regional airlines to cultivate strategic partnerships in the regional travel space. Most recently, discussions were held with WINAIR’s Director of Marketing & Sales, Customer Service Manager, and Marketing Manager to explore collaborations. The BVI Tourist Board shared the news in … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved nearly $500,000 to fund the government’s coverage of fuel surcharge on all residential electricity bills during the month of December. The Ministry of Communication and Works announced the special initiative in December 2023, revealing the government’s plan to cover 50 percent of the fuel surcharge associated with … Continued
There may soon be an ease for the residents of Jost Van Dyke who have endured frequent and sometimes prolonged periods without power while local officials work to resolve a fault in the undersea cable that provides electricity to the island. JANUARY 18TH OUTAGE: NEW SCHOOL IN THE DARK 284 Media recently visited JVD for … Continued
