Minister for Health and Social Development, Representative for the 8th District Honourable Marlon Penn says he feels vindicated that activities such as the Women’s Football Festival can be held in his community, and further at the Greenland Stadium. As he applauded the BVI Football Association Women’s Committee for hosting the event he reflected on the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Women’s Softball National team enjoyed a landslide victory against Jamaica in their opening game of the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation Championship in St. John USVI. Playing as the home team against Jamaica this evening at the St. John National Park, the BVI won via mercy rule in the 3rd … Continued
Governor John Rankin has ordered a leak inquiry after a document issued only to himself and the Cabinet made its way into the public space. Rankin said that the document entitled “Assistance Grants January 2019 – May 2022 Audit Report” was received by himself and the Premier on the 30th of December. After which it … Continued
An audit into Assistance Grants Programmes operated by the Government of the Virgin Islands has led the Chief Audit Executive to conclude that “the operations of these programmes, for the most, part did not serve to resolve any socio-economic deficiencies in our communities as the programmes were largely utilised to satisfy individual wants and desires.” … Continued
Chairman of the National Democratic Party Marlon Penn has confirmed, from his party’s point of view, that there will be no merger with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement ahead of the upcoming General Election. Penn spoke during a recent appearance on the “Talking Points” show. According to Penn, while initial talks were had between the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Women’s Softball National Team is ready ahead of their first match against Jamaica this afternoon in the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) Championship in St. John, USVI. Our Kamal Haynes has the story. That match is set to commence at 3pm BVI time.
The British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC) announced today a new date for its BVI Arbitration Week which will take place on 11-15 March 2024 at the BVI International Arbitration Centre. The event will focus on the critical role the BVI IAC has played in meeting the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of … Continued
The Office of the Auditor General has reported that requests were made for any evidence to show that the Static Marine Platforms supplied by EZ Shipping were used beyond 25 November 2020, however, no such evidence was received up to the point of completing the audit into that matter. The audit report further found that … Continued
Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, the luxury development and management company boasting the island’s largest room and villa inventory, announces the appointment of Mrs. Sharon Flax-Brutus to the newly created position of Managing Partner. Her leadership role took effect immediately. This is a promotion for Mrs. Flax-Brutus who initially joined the company’s leadership team in July … Continued
Minister for Education and Sports Honourable Sharie de Castro has lauded the Territory’s growing Female Football League and the FA Women’s Football Committee as they continue on a mission to “Break the Bias” in the, often, male dominated sport. She spoke with our team at the recent FA Women’s Festival in East End. Engagement in … Continued
