With over 200 attendees and 205 job applications submitted, the Third District Job Fair, hosted by former Speaker of the House Julian Willock, saw one of its highest turnouts to date. Held on Sunday, October 27, at Therapy Works in Hannah Bay, Tortola, the event welcomed job-seekers and some of the territory’s leading employers. The … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has officially signed a contract for the design and construction management of a new Agriculture and Fisheries Complex in the territory, marking a significant step toward enhancing local food production and sustainability. The contract for the project was awarded to Trojan Design and Development Ltd for $95,200 … Continued
The Virgin Islands faces a troubling increase in domestic and gender-based violence, underscored by recent data revealing a persistent pattern of abuse within the territory. In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Vincent Wheatley, highlighted these trends in an effort to underscore the need for sustained intervention and … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce announced on Friday that the remaining audits, conducted as part of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Commission of Inquiry, have been published and are accessible to the public. The audits, available on www.auditbvi.com, cover COVID-19 assistance grants and government contracts over $100,000 and include reviews of programs aimed at farmers, … Continued
The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) say they are pleased to report on the successful results of a special teen workforce development project, Learning, Earning, and Advancing Dreams (LEAD) BVI, piloted over the past year. YEP thanks the Falconwood Foundation, Inc. (FFI) and the Popular VI Community Fund administered by the Community Foundation of the Virgin … Continued
On Thursday 24th October, 2024, the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town embarked on an exciting initiative to foster Peace in the Virgin Islands. This significant project coincides occurs during Rotary’s Economic and Community Development Month. Held at a private ceremony at the Youth Empowerment Project in Fat Hogs Bay Tortola British Virgin Islands, this … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has firmly denied allegations that she was involved in a rumoured power play intended to topple Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s administration. Addressing the claims at a press conference on Wednesday, Smith clarified her stance, stating she remained committed to her role as Deputy Premier and Minister … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has issued air quality and heat index warnings for the Virgin Islands as a surge of Saharan Dust sweeps through the region. The advisory, issued Thursday, cautions that air quality is expected to be “moderate to high” for the next several days. When air quality is described as “moderate to … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands recently celebrated another milestone in the ongoing Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, with the completion of a new social home for Jost Van Dyke resident, Mr. Carlton Hendricks. The home was officially handed over by the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, who emphasized the impact … Continued
The 2024 Unite BVI KickStart BVI Small Business Loan Programme launched in July 2024 and continues development with an exciting and successful evening of mentoring. On Friday October 11th, 2024 at Seven at the Pier 23 small business applicants had an opportunity to provide a one-minute elevator pitch aimed at selling their business to perspective … Continued
