The British Virgin Islands Under 20 football team finished the CONCACAF Under20 Championship in third position, after defeating Dominica 1-nil on Saturday November 13 to end the tournament with consecutive victories. The lone goal came from Jake Forbes in the 38th minute, as he calmly converted a penalty to give the local boys a needed … Continued
Tax revenues in the British Virgin Islands have been experiencing a steady surge when compared to figures in 2020, with taxes on goods and services increasing by more than $4 million while taxes received on money transfers are set to top over $2 million by year end. This is according to Premier and Minister of … Continued
Nine members of the community have been inducted as new Lions in the Lions Club of Tortola, and three students have been inducted as new Leos in the Alpha Leo Club of theVirgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS). Dubbed the “Class of 2021/2022” at the induction ceremony held on November 6, the incoming Lions are Floyd Campbell, Zirimavo Dyett, Esther Durand, Celestina Fahie, … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie had the privilege of meeting with some of our brightest young people from the Virgin Islands (VI) studying or working in the United Kingdom (UK). Persons attended the meeting in-person and online at the BVI London House. They are studying and working in various disciplines including … Continued
The Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Andrew A. Fahie laid a wreath at the UK’s Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London’s Whitehall, on Sunday, 14 November. The Service of Remembrance commemorates members of the armed services who lost their lives in the line of duty. This year marked the first time that … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Virgin Islands from today attending the annual Overseas Territories (OT) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in the United Kingdom (UK), which will be the first JMC in-person meeting since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth … Continued
Twenty individuals are now British Citizens after reciting the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom during the British Citizenship Registration Ceremony on November 12. His Excellency the Governor, John J. Rankin, CMG, offered congratulations to the new citizens during the British Citizenship Registration Ceremony at Government House on November 12. … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is seeking qualified applicants with industry experience to apply for membership to its Board of Directors. Applicants must reside in the Virgin Islands and meet all other conditions of eligibility, including but not limited to: being willing and able to make a philosophical or emotional commitment to the board, believing … Continued
Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie has assured all teachers and education stakeholders that his government has made it their top priority to restore schools across the territory, allocating some $8.5 million in the 2022 budget to achieve this goal. The premier made the comment while delivering the territory’s 2022 Budget Speech in the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands under 20 national football team secured their first victory at the CONCACAF U20 Championship in Santo Domingo on Thursday, thanks to 70th minute goal from Luca Chalwell which saw the BVI defeating Sint Maarten 1-nil. Chalwell dribbled across the top of the penalty area and then slotted the ball across the … Continued
