While the British Virgin Islands Red Cross celebrated the 16 graduates who are now qualified to provide home care aid after completing a recent course with the entity, the graduation ceremony was not without reflection on the difficulties of the job ahead and the need for more persons to get involved in such initiatives. As … Continued
VISAR is gearing up to host another major event on its fundraising calendar. On February 10th, members of the public are invited to join the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue and the Governor for the Governor’s Gourmet Gala. Julie Schneider provided some details on what patrons could look out for during a recent interview with … Continued
In an effort to improve measures of combating crime and modernising the judicial system in the territory, the Government of the Virgin Islands will be amending several dated legislations as well as introducing new bills such as the Witness Anonymity Legislation. This was announced during the Speech from the Throne on Tuesday by His Excellency … Continued
A sweep of legislation amendments is on the agenda of the National Unity Government to improve the operations of the Social Security Board in 2023. Governor His Excellency John Rankin announced the amendments to be made during his Speech from the Throne on Tuesday, which will be brought before the House of Assembly this year. … Continued
Indefinite delays surrounding the BVI’s journey to establish a Medicinal Cannabis industry may be coming to an end following announcements from Premier Dr. the Hon Natalio Wheatley that his recent meetings in the United Kingdom bore positive news in that regard.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, Junior Minister for Tourism Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines and other tourism officials welcomed the Arvia Cruise ship on its inaugural call to the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Monday, January 23. Honourable Rymer who is Minister for Ports, along with Honourable Caines … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has been praised for being considered one of the most productive legislatures in the history of BVI politics with the passage of 101 legislations since taking office in March 2019. His Excellency Governor John Rankin highlighted the work of the government during his annual Speech from the Throne this … Continued
The Minister for Overseas Territories the Right Honourable Lord Goldsmith is set to visit the territory next week to discuss among many things, the Order in Council. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure during a press conference on Monday as he explained the purpose for Goldsmith’s visit. The premier was asked whether … Continued
VISAR’s Winter Wonderland, which features one of few ice-skating rinks in the Caribbean, was held for the third time throughout the 2022 Holiday Season. The event spanned over several weeks and invited Virgin Islanders of all ages to have some fun on the ice, ultimately with the goal of raising vital funds for the Virgin … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has denounced the recent claim made by a local media site which alleged that he slept on the floor at Antigua’s international airport, calling the article reckless, inaccurate and misleading. The article was published by Guavaberry Media on their Facebook page on Sunday and alleged that Premier Wheatley … Continued
