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
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
