SOL St. Lucia Ltd (BVI) has been named to become the BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) new supplier of No.2 diesel fuel for the purpose of producing electricity in the territory over the next two years. This was confirmed by the BVIEC in a media release dated June 7, 2022, that said the Corporation received a … Continued
I happened to see a copy of a document outlining the Unity Government’s response to date to the COI’s recommendations. If that is authentic, it mirrors in some ways the situation of the Territory in the 1930’s and the 1940’s. Between 1934 and 1943 the B. V. I. was governed by the most dictatorial Commissioner … Continued
In 2007 Terry Donovan saw an opportunity to encourage travel and attract revenue to the British Virgin Islands during the off-peak season. At that time, he was producing the Miss World BVI Pageant – official Preliminary to the Miss World Pageant. He noted that media and fashion influencers whom he had invited to judge the … Continued
For the Love of Summer! Summer Sizzle BVI will make a triumphant return to the breathtaking shores of the British Virgin Islands for its 12th Anniversary scheduled for – July 20 – 25, 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to Covid19 pandemic! The Experience will be Epic! “The British Virgin Islands is the perfect getaway … Continued
The region’s largest cancer fundraiser, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure kicks off in the BVI with the second annual Men in Pink fund raiser for the BVI Cancer Society. The event, which also will celebrate Father’s Day, will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Queen Elizabeth II Park, Tortola launching the … Continued
The process for issuing residency and belongership status will be reviewed after the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report discovered several breaches of the law in the methods used by previous governments to grant individuals these statuses. In the Report, Commissioner of the Inquiry Sir Gary Hickinbottom recommended a review of processes, adding that the open … Continued
The two recent protests that were held by residents to show their position against the partial suspension of the territory’s Constitution are not a full representation of the BVI public. Governor His Excellency John Rankin made the statement in a recent interview with 284Media. He said that residents are entitled to protest and to their … Continued
Mental Wellbeing is said to be key in the maintenance of a good and moral community in and outside of the classroom.” Throughout the month of May, the Elmore Stoutt High school, Junior School Grade 7 raised awareness on Mental Health with a special focus on Coping & Conflict Resolution Skills to aid with life’s … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s football team secured another point in the CONCACAF Nations League tournament after Jamie Wilson found an equalizer against the Cayman Islands to draw that game 1-1. The BVI was in search of a victory after settling for a previous 1-1 draw against the Cayman Islands at home on Friday, June … Continued
CTL Home Center (CTL) has donated hundreds of hand sanitizers, alcohols, disinfectant sprays and wipes to various Non-profit Organisations (NPOs) and schools throughout the Virgin Islands. This initiative was implemented to give back to the community and to ensure that the students of the Virgin Islands along with the vulnerable population stay safe during this … Continued
