All events that were scheduled to be hosted at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School will now be relocated after a recent inspection of the school’s building revealed concerns relating to its structural integrity. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Education which said that on Thursday, June 16, they received a report documenting a recent … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has pledged his administration’s assistance to Overseas Territories (OTs) seeking United Nations support for sustainable development. The Premier participated in a virtual Pre-Joint Ministerial Council on June 10 where he also thanked the Political Leaders of the British Overseas Territories (OTs) for their support … Continued
Government agencies and key partners are working together to make sure the Virgin Islands is prepared following the prediction of an active hurricane season by experts. His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, who chairs the National Disaster Management Council (NDMC), congratulated the members of the council during the body’s virtual meeting on Thursday, … Continued
Chef Steven Spencer was crowned the winner of the BVI Tourist Board’s Junior BVI Chef Sunset Showdown Cooking Competition on Friday evening after amassing a total of 380 points in the finals. Spencer who is presently a chef at the Long Bay Beach Resort on Tortola took home the grand prize of $5000 along with … Continued
Reports to our newsroom indicate that a number of day trippers were required to present a negative test upon entry into the British Virgin Islands, despite the removal of the requirement which came into effect on Wednesday June 15. According to the day trippers who were traveling from the United States Virgin Islands to the … Continued
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) held a World Telecom’s Day 2022 Scavenger Hunt this morning at the Noel Lloyd Park in Road Town. World Telecom’s Day is celebrated annually on May 17, 2022. However, the event was held as part of the TRC’s theme: Bridging the Generational Divide, which compliments the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) … Continued
The Government of National Unity is inviting the public to participate in open discussions on the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry report. The series of public meetings about the ‘Framework for Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report and Other Reforms’ will begin on Monday, June 20 at the Elmore … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer has said that it is important that small island developing states share resources where necessary and work to address concerns that affect them. Honourable Kye M. Rymer was speaking on the outcome of the 10th International Road Federation (IRF) Caribbean Regional Congress held … Continued
BVI’s Women’s National Softball Club departed the territory to compete in the USVI’s Women’s Fast Pitch Tournament in St. Croix, USVI, June 17th – 19th, 2022, at the DC Canagetta Ballpark. The tournament will honour the late Terrence “Chino” Chinnery, and the BVI’s Women’s National Club is excited to compete, as all of the players were … Continued
The keys to the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate homes have officially been handed over to the Social Security Board (SSB). The SSB confirmed the historic occasion, stating that the keys were received in a private ceremony which was held on the property on Wednesday June 15. “The keys were ceremonially handed from James Todman Construction … Continued
