The management team of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority’s (BVIPA) participated in a workshop on 13th January 2022 which took on a hybrid method. The workshop was facilitated by the agency’s Human Resources Manager, Mrs. Patricia Blaize-Adams. The authority in a press release said the aim of the Human Resources workshop was to “delve … Continued
In an effort to include all education stakeholders across the territory of the Virgin Islands on the proposed redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High school campus, the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Education is hosting a virtual meeting today January 19th, 2022 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m to update all … Continued
Government has revealed plans to update the Immigration and Passport Act to give special consideration for residency and belongership status to workers in education, law enforcement and healthcare. This was announced during the 2022 Speech from the Throne on Tuesday January 18 by His Excellency Governor John Rankin. According to the governor, the Andrew Fahie … Continued
The Andrew Fahie led Administration will be introducing a Sexual Offenses Bill in the territory that will aim to monitor and track sex offenders following their release from prison. This was revealed during the 2022 Speech from the Throne in the House of Assembly, which was delivered by His Excellency Governor John Ranking today January … Continued
On Yesterday January 17th, 2022, officers of the Armed Response Team recaptured Kurt Rabsatt in the East End area of Tortola. Rabsatt 36 of Long Look had escaped police custody in late December while being escorted into the East End Police Station. Rabsatt is suspected to be responsible for a number of burglaries, in addition … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded five additional COVID-related deaths as active COVID-19 cases in the territory continues to be on the decline with 510 recoveries also reported. This was confirmed in an epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health dated Monday January 17 which stated that the total COVID-related deaths in the BVI now … Continued
The legal fraternity celebrated the opening of the 2022 Law Year of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) on January 11. The start of the year began with a church service at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre, before transitioning to a virtual ceremony under the theme: “The ECSC: Re-imagining the justice system … Continued
Territorial At-Large Representative and junior minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon. Shereen Flax Charles recently represented the BVI at a virtual multisector meeting by the OECS on Omicron. Recognising the need for “All Hands on Deck”, in light of the unprecedented increase in COVID-19 cases related to the arrival of the Omicron variant in … Continued
Face-to-face learning is set to resume across public schools within the territory over the next two weeks, starting with select categories, then all students from January 31. This was the announcement made by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Dr. Natalio Wheatley during an interview on Tola Radio on Monday January 17. He said … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the sudden death of a male in his early 30’s which occurred on the afternoon of Sunday January 16. This was confirmed in an invited statement from the RVIPF which said that so far, the death of the East End resident has not revealed any suspicions. … Continued
