The second Hunt for the Cure fund raiser for the annual CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure takes place this Saturday, September 24, 2022 after being rescheduled due to the passage of Hurricane Fiona. The car rally is organised in collaboration with the BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) and starts from the bank’s carpark at Wickham’s … Continued
While the new Jost Van Dyke Primary School & Multipurpose Facility is intended to serve the community in numerous capacities, that of a preschool or daycare is not on the table at the moment. That was made clear by Minister for Education Sharie deCastro while fielding questions from members of the public about the new … Continued
The Recovery and Development Agency and the Ministry of Education recently held a “Pre Construction Community Meeting” with members of the Jost Van Dyke Community, to discuss updates and address concerns from members of the public regarding the impending construction of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School & Multipurpose Educational Facility. Director of Programme Strategy … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that in observance of The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, 19 September 2022. Our warehouses and offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, … Continued
Mr. Jasen Penn has been confirmed to the post of Director at the Department of Disaster Management, having acted since January 2021. Acting Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. said Mr. Penn’s confirmation is retroactively effective as of January 1, 2022. He also commended Mr. Penn for his hard work in the Director capacity, thus far, … Continued
Last evening September 15th, 2022, Kyron McMaster was award a $38,000 check from Sports Minister Sharie de Castro on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands upon his welcome back to the territory. McMaster recently completed very successful athletic achievements over the last two seasons. McMaster who is a two-time Commonwealth Games and North … Continued
Amid public discourse surrounding a recent ban on the use of a section of the Ellis Thomas Downs Facility, which has resulted in the cancellation of the VI Horse Owners’ Association’s Labour Day Horse races, the relationship between the Unity Government and the Thomas Family has come under great scrutiny. New information has now come … Continued
His Excellency, the Acting Governor Mr. David D Archer, Jr. chaired a cabinet Meeting held on 2nd September, 2022, in the absence of Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, who was overseas on annual leave. With all members present the Meeting was held at the Financial Services Commission Resource Centre, Jones Building and the following was … Continued
His Excellency, the Acting Governor Mr. David D Archer, Jr. chaired a cabinet Meeting held on 29th August 2022, in the absence of Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, who was overseas on annual leave. The Meeting was held at the Premier’s Office Conference Room and the following was decided: With all members present, the expiration … Continued
His Excellency, the Acting Governor Mr. David D Archer, Jr. chaired a cabinet Meeting held on 29th August 2022, in the absence of Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, who was overseas on annual leave. The Meeting was held at the Premier’s Office Conference Room and the following was decided: Noted the expiration of Mr. Bevis … Continued
