The Rt Hon. Lord Zac Goldsmith has acknowledged the will of the BVI, as demonstrated in the strength of the feeling of Premier Dr the Hon. Natalio Wheatley towards the Order in Council, to have the order removed. Despite that, he maintained that the removal of the document weighs on the performance of the Government … Continued
The BVI Cricket Association is getting ready to host their 2023 T20 Cricket Tournament with games set to begin on Sunday, February 5th. The tournament is set to run until April 30th and will consist of a total of 10 teams that will be contesting for $4700 in cash prizes for the teams that finish … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Women’s National Team is gearing up to compete in the 2023 English Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) tournament in St. John, United States Virgin Islands. The tournament will run from March 1 to 6 and will consist of a total of six teams, including Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Aruba, Curacao, … Continued
The BVI Swimming Federation is expected to resume operations in the territory following the announcement that the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has secured a commitment to have a 25-meter international competition standard swimming pool built in the territory. While no set date was announced, a media release from the BVIOC on Wednesday, February 1 said … Continued
Territorial at Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone crossed the floor to re-join the National Unity Government. This development was announced by Speaker of the House of Assembly Corine George-Massicote on Thursday. This is the second time that Malone has crossed the floor of the House of Assembly, in less than a year. Malone separated from … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will soon have a 25-meter international competition standard swimming pool after the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) secured a commitment from Panam Sports and World Aquatics to support the supply of the facility. The confirmation came from the BVIOC in a media release on Wednesday that said the pool, which is valued … Continued
Former President of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association Troy Christopher believes that Virgin Islanders, as a people, must be very clear and honest when expressing their wants and intentions, and when acknowledging the true circumstances with which they are faced. At the time, Christopher featured as a guest on the Umoja radio … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Linda I. Smith, BA, MPA, CFRM as the Senior Director of Development (SDD) for a period of one-year effective 16th January, 2023. As the RDA’s Senior Director of Development, Ms. Smith holds the mandate to proactively pursue financial investments for … Continued
Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith, has arrived in the British Virgin Islands on a three-day visit from January 31 to February 2. Lord Goldsmith’s visit is to further develop the partnership between the UK and BVI and discuss a range of issues including United Kingdom support for environmental and security … Continued
In recent weeks, officials from the Ministry of Health and Social Development met with the Recovery and Development Agency to commence the process of implementing the Waste Management Strategy intended to resolve issues surrounding the incinerator and dumpsite at Pockwood Pond, Tortola. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn revealed this during a … Continued
