The Network of Caribbean Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM) held a very successful three-day face-to-face meeting in Grenada hosted by the Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce with support from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. The meeting was held from November 21 – 23 2022. The first … Continued
This evening Saturday December 3rd, 2022 a male on Virgin Gorda has died following a stabbing incident. In an official statement police stated, “The RVIPF can confirm that a male has succumbed to injuries following a stabbing incident on Virgin Gorda this evening. Investigations into the incident are active and ongoing therefore no other information … Continued
Ms. Beverly Smith from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports was presented the inaugural Public Service Award for Excellence in Customer Service named in honour of Mrs. Stephanie Benn. The award was handed over to Ms. Smith at the Midterm Review and Future Outlook of the Public Service Transformation Programme. Ms. Smith is … Continued
Commencing June 1 2023 the BVI will welcome daily flights onboard American Airlines, on a seasonal basis, creating a new bridge of consistent transport between the territory and the United States mainland. The announcement was made by Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works the Honourable Kye Rymer on December 2. According to Rymer, … Continued
During his maiden budget presentation, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley took time to reflect on the global circumstances, which economies, including that of the BVI must brace for the effects of. To this end, the premier explored recent releases from institutions such as the World Bank, the World Economic Forum and the International Monetary … Continued
The American Airlines direct flights to the British Virgin Islands from Miami are expected to be “affordable” with a seating capacity that will range from between 60-76 passengers. While not providing approximate figures to determine the extent of the affordability of tickets to the territory come next June, Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and … Continued
Christmas in the City with CCT commenced this morning, with some 45 vendors registered to take part in the two-day activity which began at around 10:00 am. 284’s Kamal Haynes filed this report.
While acknowledging that local bush cutters have been significantly impacted by the recent Commission of Inquiry Recommendation to cease the issuing of petty contracts, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says his government’s new RATED programme is designed to address these kinds of unemployment issues. Premier Wheatley addressed the subject during the recently concluded Fourth … Continued
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. is urging Virgin Islanders to get involved in ongoing efforts to revolutionise the delivery of services in the public sector by sharing their comments and concerns after receiving service from a public officer. In his November message, the deputy governor explained the importance of receiving such feedback. “I recognize that … Continued
Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Moleto Smith has shed some light on the progress of efforts to establish a medical school in the Territory. Smith spoke at a recent press conference where he noted that “over the course of the past year tremendous strides have been made with Tiber Heath in collaboration with … Continued
