Qualified and interested Virgin Islanders are invited to apply for the post of Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). Permanent Secretary, Premier’s Office, Dr. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton said the British Virgin Islands has been a member of the organisation for more than 20 years and that that the Government of the Virgin Islands is … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture has launched a series of surveys to obtain feedback from various stakeholders on the online learning experience as it continues to plan for the new school year. Students, teachers, parents and employers/supervisors are being asked to complete the respective surveys which will open today and … Continued
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer has said that meetings have been held with more than 100 Taxi Operators throughout the Territory to communicate and agree on effective routes and schedules for the Ride Free Shuttle Service initiative. Honourable Rymer and a team of officials from his ministry including Director of Taxi … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has confirmed that the ninth reported positive case of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands has recovered. Honourable Malone made the announcement during a live COVID-19 Update this evening after reports on August 1 confirmed the detection of Case 9 who had recently returned to the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to make significant investments to strengthen the public health system to meet increasing demands and to prepare for any eventuality of COVID-19. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone stated during a COVID-19 Update announcement that the investments include the contingent of Medical Professionals from Cuba … Continued
Source: VI Consortium After being arrested on July 16 2019 by federal investigators, Anne Violet Golden was sentenced to two years in federal prison by Judge Robert Molloy on Thursday. The sentence capped an investigation and court hearings that captivated the community, after Ms. Golden, 60 — then-chairperson of the V.I. Casino Control Commission — became … Continued
The Board of Directors of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Clive McCoy as Director of Tourism effective immediately. McCoy previously held the position of Film Commissioner and Tourism Liaison Officer. According to the Chairman of the Board, Mrs. Kenisha Sprauve, “The Board … Continued
13TH August 2020 – Tropical Storm Josephine has exhibited no major change since this morning. Satellite imagery indicates most of the convection is located north of the centre. Josephine is expected to continue on its current track of west north west for a few days. At 5PM Tropical Storm Josephine was located 14.5 degrees north, … Continued
A recent DDM update as of Thursday August 13th at 11:00am by The National Hurricane Centre is reporting that Tropical Depression 11 has developed into Tropical Storm Josephine. The center of Tropical Storm Josephine is near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 49.2 West, about 1,074 miles ESE of the Territory. Josephine is moving toward the west-northwest … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands made provisions within the Economic Stimulus to assist Micro, Small and Medium business community who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic . The Government announced via a press release that the grant is now open and will remain open until August 21st. Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, … Continued
