Elvia Smith- Maduro has been appointed acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office. As Acting Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Smith- Maduro will be responsible for providing advice, assistance and administrative support on the formulation of policy for the ministry, its departments and the Government as a whole. She will also coordinate and manage the functions of … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin hosted a gun salute this afternoon as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday, September 8. Among those present at the ceremony were Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, Members of the National Unity Government, Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser, Territorial At Large Representative … Continued
Six Cuban nationals and one Kittitian were detained this morning for illegal entry into the British Virgin Islands in a joint operation involving the U.S. Coast Guard, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue and the Joint Task Force. This was confirmed in a media release from the police which … Continued
VI Archery Association Caribbean Development Championships & CAC Games Qualifier INSERT PHOTOS THROUGHOUT Winnette Lawrence and Ritseeniyah Georges both competed in the Compound Women division, shooting at 50 meters at the CAC Qualifiers in Santo Domingo. Having departed the territory on September 2, 2022. 19 Countries competed at the CAC Qualifiers comprising of Bahamas, Barbados, … Continued
In an official statement the Government of the Virgin Islands informed stakeholders that until further notice, lands at the Ellis Thomas Downs are no longer accessible to the public, which halts any Horse Racing events from taking place at the recreational facility. The statement read, “The public is advised effective immediately and until further notice … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has indicated that he will be travelling to the United Kingdom to pay his respects to the Royal Family and convey condolences on behalf of the territory following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Premier Wheatley made the statement in a tribute which was dedicated to paying … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin has announced that the territory will be hosting a gun salute this afternoon as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday, September 8. According to a media statement from the Governor’s Office, the gun salute will be fired at 12.00 noon at Queen Elizabeth … Continued
To mark the 5-year anniversary of the passing of Hurricane Irma, representatives of two of the territory’s most vital and most impacted utilities reflected on the progress that has been made on the winding road to recovery. Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Perline Scatliffe Leonard and General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation … Continued
The government has expressed that they are on top of the growing Sargassum Seaweed issue in the territory which has now made its way to uncommon areas on the sister island of Anegada, following the passage of the then Tropical Storm Earl. Photos and videos depicting the extent of the seaweed on the southern side … Continued
All students of the Enis Adams and Althea Scatliffe primary schools will now be able to attend full day sessions of classes after the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church (CGBBC) agreed to allow the Ministry of Education to use their facility until December. This decision comes two weeks after the announcement by the Minister for … Continued
