Summer Sizzle BVI says they have created a winning platform for BVI models and other fashion industry creatives by providing unparalleled professional training and mentorship from globally renowned fashion designers, top models, celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and photographers. They are celebrating and championing the successes of fashion professionals who gained their start on the Summer … Continued
The “1000 Jobs in 1000 Days” initiative which was launched under the Virgin Islands Party Government in 2019 only managed to employ 17 percent of the total registered applicants during the programme’s time period. This was revealed in the Special Report of the Auditor General on Claude Skeleton Cline’s contracts under the Andrew-Fahie led Virgin … Continued
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins is asking for the public’s help in ending the rise in violence marked by recent spate of firearm incidents around the Territory. The Commissioner noted the need for wise counsel from those with family members and friends who are either aware of or participating with individuals discharging firearms and inflicting … Continued
The Special Report of the Auditor General on Claude Skeleton Cline’s contracts under the Andrew-Fahie led Virgin Islands Party Government has concluded that the purpose of his consultancy was not to add value to the government but rather to provide employment for Cline. The purpose of the investigation was for the Auditor General to provide … Continued
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer has said that his ministry stands ready and committed to support every effort to enhance the system of airports in the Territory. Honourable Rymer’s comments come on the heels of the Territory’s participation in the recently held Airport Expansion summit for Latin America and the Caribbean held … Continued
Cindy Rosan has called for the resignation of Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley as she alleges that the summoning of officers to remove her from the Government Information Services (GIS) office on Monday was as a result of his personal request. Rosan was among other members of the media that afternoon when she was … Continued
An upsurge of extreme misconduct at some secondary schools across the territory has resulted in the Ministry of Education implementing new measures to curb the behaviour, including the assistance from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. Education Minister Honourable Sharie De Castro made the disclosure during a recent session of the House of Assembly where … Continued
The United Nations development system and the BVI Government has agreed to extend the UN-VI Country Implementation Plan throughout 2023 with revised priorities. This was confirmed by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the announcement during a recent session of the House of Assembly. The Country Implementation Plan is … Continued
Climate response and energy savings measures in a functional layout were on the agenda during stakeholder discussions on the new West End Ferry Terminal (WEFT) held on February 15 and 16. The meetings were held to finalise the new terminal’s conceptual designs, facilitated by RDA Contract Supervisor and Project Manager Sergio Dantas and Community Liaison … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to celebrate the life of the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt and will be observing the 23rd anniversary of this commemorative occasion on March 5. Mr. Stoutt considered as one of the Territory’s greatest visionary leaders will be remembered this year under the theme, “Country Man Comes to … Continued
