A press release today May 26th, 2023 from the BVI Airports Authority announced the closure of the T. B. Lettsome International Airport due ‘operational issue at the Control Tower’. Investigations by our agency showed that the ‘operational issues’ at the towers are as a result of an alleged strike by workers at the BVI Airports Authority … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade announces the transfer of Executive Work Permit (EWP) processing to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. With immediate effect, the Department of Labour and Workforce Development will be exclusively responsible for processing Executive Work Permit applications. All applications should … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands announces the appointment of Attorney at Law Mr. Samuel Jack Husbands as Chair of the Labour Arbitration Tribunal. The Labour Arbitration Tribunal is an independent tribunal set up under the Labour Code, 2010 with the power to make orders and awards. The parties appearing before the body are entitled … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley believes that a culture of negativity that has developed in the Virgin Islands is a contributing factor to permanent emigration and brain drain from the territory. Wheatley stated that while a considerable number of Virgin Islanders study abroad and return home to use their skills, others seem to prefer … Continued
An early morning operation led by Royal Virgin Islands Police Force detectives, today May 25th, 2023 resulted in the seizure of four firearms including a high-powered weapon, a significant amount of ammunition and the arrest of five persons. Three males and two females are presently in police custody. Several divisions within the Force participated in … Continued
P3, Paper Plastic Products Inc., a 100% Virgin Islands-owned company, Receives Acknowledgment in Florida Business Magazine for Exemplary Business Activity and Commitment to Excellence. Paper Plastic Products Inc is proud to announce that it has been recently featured in a Florida business magazine for its exceptional business activity and drive for greatness. The company’s dedication … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving forward with the transformation of the Public Service and has appointed Mrs. Kishann Cupid Brathwaite to manage the initiative. Mrs. Cupid-Brathwaite was appointed Public Service Transformation Manager, effective March 1, 2023 and will oversee the management, execution, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all elements of the Public … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has launched a National Medicines and Therapeutics Committee as it continues to make strides to advance healthcare in the Territory. Chief Medical Officer and Committee Chairman, Dr. Ronald Georges said that the formation of the council seeks to strengthen the safe and rational use of medicines and therapeutics … Continued
As part of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day events, Highschool students from across the territory were engaged by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission in a recent Anti-Cyber bullying event entitled “Don’t Be Mean Behind the Screen”. The event featured various presentations from specialists and influential members of society, to inform and caution students about cyberbullying … Continued
This week the British Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, observes early childhood awareness week under the theme “Supporting Early Childhood Development”. Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie de Castro opened the week with a statement on Monday. As she welcomed the observation and its theme, de … Continued
