The Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park has announced its intention to be the choice of celebration for residents and visitors to the Virgin Islands as they ring in the new year. On Sunday, December 31st, “Old Year’s Night”, Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park Ltd. will host its inaugural New Year’s Eve Celebrations under … Continued
The question on the minds of some residents has been why are some of the big names from the British Virgin Islands not present at the 2023 Santiago Pan American Games representing the territory. The Pan Am Games is considered to be the biggest multisport competition in the region for athletes, with this year’s Games … Continued
The Safe Haven Transitional Centre MH&SD is appealing to the public for their support with their first Thanksgiving Food Drive for vulnerable members of the Virgin Islands. The Food Drive purpose is to assist with restocking the Family Support Network (FSN) food pantry for Thanksgiving. The Food Drive is currently ongoing and will end 17th … Continued
The 2024 events calendar in the BVI has just gotten more enticing. The new seven-day British Virgin Islands Food & Wine Festival (BVIFWF) will add another sumptuous touch to an already exciting line up of events taking place in the territory. This festival also aligns with the new approach to celebrating the annual BVI Food … Continued
Earlier this month the Governor’s Office in collaboration with the Office of Gender Affairs observed International Day of the Girl on 11th October. The aim of this year’s campaign was to highlight inspirational girls who are helping to drive change locally. To mark the occasion, the Governor accompanied by Chief of Staff at the Governor’s … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract for the rehabilitation of the roadway from Hodges Creek Marina to Paraquita Bay at the Cutlass Tower. The contract in the amount of Two million, three hundred and eighty-six thousand, fifteen dollars and ninety-nine cents ($2,386,015.99) was awarded to Northam Construction Ltd and is expected … Continued
Two exceptional talents from the Virgin Islands are making their mark in the culinary world as they represent the territory among 31 nominees from across the Caribbean in the upcoming Caribbean Baking Awards. Jada Maimehon, a talent from Tortola, has been nominated for the Rising Star Award. LSL Bakeshop, located on Virgin Gorda, has been … Continued
Air traffic controllers at the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) were recognised for their invaluable contributions during a recently held ceremony at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport. The acknowledgement came as the territory observed International Air Traffic Control Day on October 20. Speaking at the ceremony was Minister of Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer, … Continued
BVI Bassador D’Moi Hodge continues to highlight the territory on the international stage with the most recent example exhibited in a Los Angeles Lakers official graphic. The picture is posted across the Los Angeles Lakers’ various social media pages, and in it, Hodge is seen wrapped in a BVI flag. It displays the Lakers’ full … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has received a payout of US$552,297 from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) to aid in recovery efforts following the devastating passage of Tropical Storm Philippe on October 4th. The storm caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, infrastructure, and agriculture particularly on the island of Tortola. The payout … Continued
