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BVI URGES INT’L REFORM AHEAD OF 4TH UN CONF ON FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT IN SPAIN TO SUPPORT SIDS IN LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN REGION

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At the recently concluded United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) meeting on measuring development in Santiago, Chile from 27th-28th January, held ahead of the Fourth UN Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in June/July in Seville, Spain, the British Virgin Islands Special Envoy/Vice Chair of UN ECLAC Mr. Benito … Continued

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES REAFFIRMS ITS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

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Caribbean Airlines has taken note of a recent statement dated January 28, 2025, issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA) regarding the emergency landing of flight BW1541 on January 27, 2025. The airline has stated that it categorically rejects any suggestion that safety is being compromised, and is seeking to reassure the … Continued

CIBC Caribbean announces a change to its Country Management Structure

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One of the Caribbean’s leading financial services company, CIBC Caribbean, has announced a change to its Country Management, that will place greater emphasis on relationships with key stakeholder groups, including its employees, clients and the community. The bank currently operates in 10 Caribbean countries, having reduced its geographical footprint from 17 countries to 10 over … Continued

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR SPEAKS ON BENEFITS OF THE CONCACAF WORKSHOP

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The British Virgin Islands Football Association, in collaboration with CONCACAF, recently hosted a groundbreaking Train the Trainer’s Workshop from January 24-26, aimed at strengthening local coaching expertise and enhancing football development across the territory. This dynamic three-day workshop brought together top football professionals to equip local trainers with advanced coaching techniques, leadership skills, and talent … Continued

WALWYN CONFIDENT DESPITE DPP’S APPEAL IN WALL PROJECT CASE

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Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron Walwyn has spoken out for the first time since the High Court’s ruling of “No Case to Answer,” which effectively cleared him of wrongdoing in the Elmore Stoutt High School Wall Project case. The ruling, delivered by Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on January 21, 2025, found no sufficient evidence against … Continued

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ADDRESSES RISING SUBSTANCE USE IN SCHOOLS

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The Ministry of Education in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has expressed deep concern over recent reports of illegal substances, including alcohol, marijuana-infused foods, and sexual enhancement drugs, being found in secondary schools across the territory. The ministry issued an official statement addressing the troubling issue and reassured the public of its commitment to ensuring … Continued

VI SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL REOPENED FOR 2025

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The Government of the Virgin Islands has reopened the Virgin Islands Scholarship Application Portal for the 2025/2026 academic year. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is accepting scholarship applications in 10 priority areas, including education, health, infrastructure, technology, and more. The comprehensive list of study areas is available on the government’s website at … Continued