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
Recently, the territory joined the Caribbean Community in observance of Caribbean Statistics Day. The observation aims to highlight the importance of statistics in informing the development strategies of the countries of CARICOM. The day also acknowledges the vital role played by statistical offices and other data collection agencies. This year’s observance carries the theme “One … Continued
Officers from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) have been hosting community preparedness meetings on the sister islands to improve community-based resilience in the face of natural disasters. The meetings, held in collaboration with the Sister Islands Programme, have taken place in North Sound, Valley, The Settlement and the Jost Van Dyke Methodist Church Annex. … Continued
In support of the fight against breast cancer, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) held a successful “Pink Bingo” event on Friday, 20 October. This fundraising initiative took place in the Lobby of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. This special Pink Bingo encouraged staff of the BVIHSA to wear pink or hold something Pink … Continued
BVI 100-metre hurdles athlete Deya Erickson graced the opening ceremony of the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile as the flag bearer for the territory, a moment that Erickson said she will forever cherish. Dressed in a traditional territorial printed top on Friday evening, Erickson made the BVI proud as she gracefully walked across … Continued
With a long awaited mix-tape set to be released on October 27, R. City, the dynamic musical duo composed of brothers Theron and Timothy Thomas will have their first LIVE, in person event at Virgin Gorda’s Yacht Harbour’s, More for 2024 on December 31, 2023. The album titled, This is Not a Drill…This is Really … Continued
Eleven (11) customer service leaders in the Public Service have completed the “Train the Trainer- Customer Service Course”, facilitated by Virgin Atlantic Limited. The training was conducted through the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute and engaged individuals in sessions that targeted their understanding of customers and their needs and engaging customers at a professional … Continued
BVI Fashion Designer, Kristin Frazer has represented her company Trèfle since 2008 in various areas of apparel – from swimwear to resortwear, accessories to home furnishings and more recently, Fashion Consulting. This year marks her 15th Anniversary and various events throughout the year has all led up to the final event called THE RUNWAY. “The … Continued
BVI athlete Deya Erickson has landed in Santiago, Chile, ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2023 Pan American Games which is scheduled for Friday, October 20. Erickson is the flag bearer for the BVI and she is set to compete in the 100-meter hurdles on October 31. 284 Media’s Kamal Haynes spoke with Erickson … Continued
Despite not medaling in the recently concluded Men’s Under 23 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Championships, the BVI team made the territory proud, finishing in the top six of the tournament that was won by St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Playing at home at the Multi Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, the BVI missed out … Continued
