Qualified residents are just one step closer to potentially owning a home on Tortola as the selection process for applications submitted for the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate homes has commenced. This was confirmed by the Social Security Board (SSB) on Wednesday via an announcement made on SSB’s social media pages. “The Social Security Board is … Continued
Residents holding the British Virgin Islands or United Kingdom passports are now expected to be processed through immigration at a much more efficient pace when returning to the territory through the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport. This follows the launch of Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks by the Immigration Department last Friday. According to the … Continued
The Ministry of Health in conjunction with the BVI Health Services Authority is continuing its vaccination efforts across the Territory with a special two week COVID-19 vaccine drive with special emphases on the Weekends of August 27-28 and September 02- 03, 2022 at the Lobby of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Vaccines will be … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have officially charged 25-year-old Jahnai Pickering of Spooners Estate in connection with Monday afternoon’s joint operation with U.S Federal officers. This was confirmed in a media release from the RVIPF which said Pickering is charged with possession of proceeds of criminal conduct and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. … Continued
The construction phase of the 2500-seat multipurpose stadium at Greenland, East End is said to be in its final stage, with the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) now only awaiting the approval of money from FIFA to commence the last phase of works. This is according to the President of the BVIFA Mr. Andy Bickerton, who … Continued
Territorial at Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone has expressed the view that Virgin Islanders who are competent in areas of relevance to the territory’s political advancement but choose to remain silent unless personally confronted by the issues of these times, are complacent in hindering the territory’s ability to navigate these challenging times. Malone at the … Continued
The Speaker of the House of Assembly Mrs. Corine George-Massicote is leading an all-female delegation at the 65th Parliamentary Conference being hosted by the Canadian Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). This was confirmed in a media release from the House of Assembly which said the Speaker is accompanied by Territorial At-Large Member and Junior … Continued
Local talk show host Claude Skelton Cline believes that the next General Election will change the course of politics in the BVI, and open the gates for greater female leadership in the territory by bringing forth the first female premier. Cline made the remarks during the August 23rd edition of the “Honestly Speaking” radio show. … Continued
A 20-member squad has been selected to represent the British Virgin Islands in the upcoming CONCACAF Under 17 Championship in Florida. The squad was announced at a media conference early on Tuesday, August 23. The full squad include Captain Jaden Abrams, Oliver Henderson, Devon Letteen, Sean Samuel, T’Khoi Morton, Orrett Kennedy, Jefferson Frank, Curtis Lane, … Continued
The Guyanese national who went on the run after escaping immigration custody on Monday has been recaptured. This was confirmed by the Immigration Department’s Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Mrs. Nadia Demming-Hodge in a media release on Tuesday. She said Ianna Thomas was back in the custody of immigration officials after the department received an anonymous call … Continued
