HIKE FOR THE CURE EVENT THIS SUNDAY

The Hike for the Cure fundraising initiative is set to take place on Sunday, July 16, from the Mount Healthy National Park at 5:30 a.m. The event is organised by the CIBC First Caribbean Walk for the Cure Committee and Hike BVI, and will kick off the committee’s 2023 campaign, which has a goal of … Continued

CPA ISSUES FINAL REPORT ON APRIL 24 ELECTION; 14 RECOMMENDATIONS MADE

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has released its report on the Virgin Islands (UK) 2023 General Election, providing an assessment of the electoral process and its adherence to international obligations and domestic laws.  The team of eight observers visited the Territory from the 17th to the 27th of April to conduct their evaluation of the … Continued

METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE TO BE ESTABLISHED

During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye Rymer, announced that the Ministry is actively working towards establishing a National Meteorological Service in the British Virgin Islands. The Ministry, along with relevant agencies including the Airport Authority and Department of Disaster Management, held discussions with Dr. … Continued

MINIMUM WAGE AND PENSION RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN SOCIAL ASSISTANCE REPORT

During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Minister for Health and Welfare, the Honourable Vincent Wheatley, announced the public release of the Final Report of the Social Assistance in the British Virgin Islands Review.  Minister Wheatley explained that the urgency surrounding the review was driven by the government’s intention to evaluate existing systems … Continued

COVID-19 POSITIVE PERSONS ARE ADVISED TO SELF-ISOLATE

Persons who test positive for COVID-19 are being advised to self-isolate. The message comes from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Ronald Georges, who said while COVID-19 infection rates, hospitalisations and deaths are at its lowest since 2021, positive testing persons should continue the practice as done during the pandemic. “COVID-19 continues to be present … Continued