Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes and Lori Freeman have been officially appointed as Director and Deputy Director respectively, of the BVI Social Security Board (SSB). The final process of officiating the positions were conducted in the House of Assembly late Wednesday December 22, by the Minister responsible for the Social Security Board, Vincent Wheatley. According to the … Continued
This morning members of staff of the Social Security and NHI offices could be seen lined up outside the office today December 23rd, 2021 awaiting to be tested for Covid-19. This is due to the detection of three positive cases among staff. Staff were notified via group messages last evening of the situation. The office … Continued
It was a successful win for the Fahie family as they emerged victorious at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park Christmas Family Feud. The Fahie family walked away with $2,500 as the prize with $1000 of the winnings going towards the Cancer society. The competing families had the opportunity to choose from non-profits such … Continued
The Family Support Network received its annual seasonal donation from Drakes Traders Ltd, which it typically puts towards an outreach activity that is most in need of funds. This year, the $5000 will be used to provide the counseling that is essential for individuals to move out of the cycle of abuse and on to a trajectory of independence and self sustenance. Speaking with … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded another COVID-19 related death as active positive cases continue to rise in the territory, surpassing the 100-mark for the first time since August this year. This was confirmed in an epidemiological report published by the BVI Health Services Authority on Wednesday December 22, which said the active cases in … Continued
Residents on Anegada now have a proper facility to access a number of government services following the completion of the Theodolph Faulkner Administration Building which was recently handed over to officials on the sister island. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie said it was fitting that the administration building … Continued
The recent travel restrictions placed by the Federal Republic of Germany on the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories has affected German passengers aboard today’s cruise ship Costa Deliziosa which is berthed in the British Virgin Islands. Following the resurgence of positive COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom, Germany’s government added the UK to its … Continued
Our newsroom has been reliably informed that Flow BVI’s Flagship store in Road Town has been forced to close due to the detection of a positive case by an employee. Earlier this morning Flow issued a statement on its Facebook page to its stakeholders stating, “To our Valued Customers and Stakeholders: We wish to advise … Continued
Veteran Educator, Writer and Cultural Activist, Dr. Patricia Turnbull and Medical Director of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Dr. Domnick Frazer have been awarded The University of the West Indies Alumni Association (UWIAA) BVI Pelican Award for 2021. The Awards were presented to the two outstanding UWI Alumni on December 16, 2021, at a special … Continued
Approximately 100 children within the British Virgin Islands received gifts as part of CCT’s 3rd Annual December to Remember Christmas gift distribution event over the weekend. The event occurred at CCT’s Tortola Pier Park location on Sunday December 19, where children ages 3 to 12 were given items ranging from toys to cell phone devices. … Continued
