Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser is calling for the government to ease the burden of the rising cost of electricity bills being faced by residents. Fraser made the appeal in the House of Assembly on Thursday, stating that parents should not be forced to choose between either paying their electricity bills or feeding their children. … Continued
Members of the Sister Island Coordination Committee (SICC) met on Virgin Gorda, marking the committee’s first time ever meeting on a sister island. Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr., who chairs the committee, said that having members meet on a sister island is the most efficient and effective choice as it provided a first-hand … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley predicts that, on its current trajectory, the Government of National Unity will accomplish over fifty percent of its obligations in implementing the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry report by July 31. The premier made the comments while appearing as a guest on the Territories Talk media programme. According … Continued
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 is expected to be Epic! SSBVI 2022’s spectacular fashion, lifestyle, and wellness experience features a … Continued
While cultural diversity is celebrated as one of the contributing factors which make the BVI the beauty that it is, the differences in language and cultural practices make the job of environmental health officers even more difficult. This is according to the Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael who made the disclosure during a recent … Continued
The Government of National Unity has withdrawn the Register of Interests Act 2022, following a huge backlash from sections of the BVI public. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley moved the motion in the House of Assembly (HOA) on Thursday after stating that he received several letters from public servants on … Continued
Effective tomorrow Friday, July 15, the British Virgin Islands will no longer require persons traveling to the territory to present a negative COVID-19 test result. This was confirmed in a government-commissioned press release on Thursday which said that the further relaxing of the COVID-19 protocols stems from a Cabinet Decision yesterday. It said the Cabinet … Continued
Ms. Kaisa Penn has been appointed Acting Director of Human Resources effective July 1 while Director Mrs. Michelle Donovan-Stevens is on study leave. Ms. Penn is one of two Deputy Directors who will serve as Acting Director in Mrs. Donovan–Stevens’ absence. Deputy Director Ms. Shavon Henley will also serve as Acting Director for a period … Continued
The Public Service Toastmasters Club’s newly elected nine-member executive board has commenced its duties. The board was sworn in at a Celebration Gala that culminated in what was said to be an exciting first year for the club Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr lauded the Club’s success, stating that … Continued
Over 70 government and statutory body representatives were trained as the Virgin Islands prepares to undergo its Fourth Round Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Mutual Evaluation in 2023. Members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) facilitated the training and participants were educated on the Mutual Evaluation process, and standards and stakeholder expectations during the … Continued
