The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting qualified, professional, experienced, and resourceful firms to conduct a comprehensive review of compensation throughout the Virgin Islands Public Service, inclusive of a job classification. Procurement Coordinator, Mrs. Ishma Rhymer said, “The overarching objective of this consultancy is to support modernising the employment terms and conditions to enhance … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will not be instituting a stand-alone Ministry of Sport, at least not in the immediate future. This was the response given to 284 Media by the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. Natalio Wheatley, who is also presently responsible for sport in the territory. Dr. Wheatley was … Continued
Public Libraries in the British Virgin Islands are moving towards being fully automated, with the Anegada and Virgin Gorda libraries the next in line for conversion. This is according to a media release from the Ministry of Education and Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture. Chief Librarian Suzanne Greenaway gave an update on the automation … Continued
The Water and Sewage Department is informing residents across various communities on Tortola of water service disruption which will last in some areas until 7pm this evening. The department issued the notice in the afternoon of Wednesday August 25, informing residents of all the areas that will be affected due to a number of repairs … Continued
The highly anticipated Scrub Island Invitational fishing series is set to occur in the British Virgin Islands from September 16 to 24. This announcement was made in a media release from Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, which said the fishing series is being produced by Bonnier Events. The competition will comprise of two separate … Continued
Educators across the Territory are engaged in a week of training from August 24 to August 26 before the opening of school on Monday, September 6. The one-week institute began today with Professional Day, by way of a virtual opening on Facebook @BVIGovernement and radio. Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Connie George said the Summer Institute 2021 will … Continued
In a generous response to an observed need CTL Home Centre through its subsidiary company Tropical Air-Conditioning and CTL Cares, presented a 25- Ton Air Conditioning Unit to the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). This unit will be installed at the COVID-19 Testing Tent at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. During the … Continued
The deadline date for the submission of the COVID-19 Grant Feedback Forms has been extended to Tuesday August 31. This announcement was made by the Office of the Premier in a bulletin on Friday August 20, which was the initial deadline date for submissions. The release said, “Daycares, Pre-schools, Private Schools; churches; Religious Organisations; Farmers, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force added three new female officers to the Force – Lady, Hope, and Blessing. Commissioner of Police Mark Collins and officers of the K-9 Unit collected the newest recruits from the BVI Humane Society on Friday, specially chosen to assist officers as part of a Force initiative to expand the … Continued
The BVI GateWay Travel Entry Portal has been described as one of the most complex and frustrating portals for inbound travelers, when compared to portals from neighbouring countries. This was the sentiment shared by Member for the Fourth District Mark Vanterpool during the 11th Sitting of the House of Assembly recently. Vanterpool urged the government … Continued
