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BVI IAC reaffirms commitment to diverse representation of the international business community TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (Feb. 18, 2021) – The British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC), an independent not-for-profit institution serving the demands for dispute resolution in the international business community, today announced the addition of 10 members to its arbitration panel. … Continued

GIS Residents of the British Virgin Islands are advised that the online registration form for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine will be temporarily closed from this evening, February 17. This is to allow for the scheduling of appointments for those that fall into Phase One. During this time, the registration form will also be updated to … Continued

Many non-essential workers and unauthorized residents of the British Virgin Islands were today able to secure their first dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine ahead of healthcare and frontline workers who should have been first in line, as mandated in Phase 1 of the vaccination rollout plan. Videos and pictures circulating on social media confirmed … Continued

The BVI National Commission for UNESCO will be hosting a week of activities in March in observance of World Poetry Day. Secretary General for the BVI National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Allison Flax-Archer shared that activities including a poetry competition will be held under the theme, “Perspectives of Our Past: The Unsung Heroes” and is open for … Continued

The FA’s brand new Super 6 Tournament got underway on Sunday with Old Madrid FC using all their experience to beat Rebels FC, 3-1, at East End v Long Look. The unique format sees the Member Clubs vying for a top six finish whereby they will then play a round robin to see who can … Continued

The culmination of the National Youth Leagues and Women’s Futsal League came on Saturday at National Stadium Venue in East End Long Look with a galaxy of future stars of the game on show. In the U13 game, Panthers FC, THE Champion team overcame their All-Star Opponents, 3-0, with goals coming from Myles Penn (2) … Continued

Press Release The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has represented the 14 Associate Member Countries (AMCs) of ECLAC during a virtual dialogue with the Chair of the UN regional body Costa Rica, facilitated by ECLAC’s Office of the Secretary as a part of preparations for the IV Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the … Continued

British Virgin Islands Government officials received the first dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine at the launching of the COVID-19 Vaccination programme. The vaccines were administered at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital Chapel during a live press conference today. Officials who received the first dose were the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable … Continued

In a recent Facebook post, former Minister of Education Myron V Walwyn took to encourage Virgin Islanders to “work diligently together”. In the post he stated: “Just about every day I think about our country and what an example we could be on this side of the globe if we worked diligently together towards it. … Continued

The Lions Club of Tortola, in partnership with the West Indian Association of Bermuda, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Agriculture and Fisheries and Ministry of Health and Social Development today February 9th at an official Handover Ceremony donated a Bus to the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre.  The ceremony took place in the parking lot … Continued