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
Was it a bird? A plane? Aliens? None of the above. The bright light that wowed Virgin Islanders on the night of Monday February 27th was in fact a front row seat to the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a new batch of Starlink Satellites into orbit. While the light show became visible … Continued
Bryshan Walters is well on his way to receiving his prosthetic leg thanks to the support of the Safe Haven Transitional Centre and officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Community Partnership Unit. Today’s presentation of $5,000 are funds raised as a result of a partnership forged by Safe Haven with the RVIPF community … Continued
The beauty and diversity of the dive sites across the territory’s waters has been highlighted and rated as among the best in the world. This is according to a review by Deputy Editor at Scubaverse Media Caroline Robertson-Brown who travelled to the territory to take part in the BVI Wreck Week 2023. As a photojournalist … Continued
