Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Marlon Penn believes that President of the BVI Football Association Mr. Andy Bickerton should be amongst the next set of nominees to receive the Order of the British Empire award. Penn made the announcement while speaking at the official opening ceremony for the BDO Limited Primary and Secondary … Continued
Illegal Immigrants have been detained after being dropped off at the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour this morning January 16th, 2023. Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn has said that 19 illegal immigrants are now in the custody of the Department of Immigration following an exercise by the officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force … Continued
Plans to construct junior schools on Tortola remain ongoing with the Ministry of Education preparing to have final consultation meetings with residents to discuss the execution. Education Minister Hon. Sharie De Castro made the announcement at a recent press conference as she provided an update on planned infrastructure works for schools. The announcement of junior … Continued
Some $2.4 million has been allocated to Ministry of Social Development to address many of the socioeconomic needs that have been plaguing the territory. Minister responsible Hon. Marlon Penn made the disclosure during a recent House of Assembly sitting. Penn revealed that the $2.4 million allocation is a huge increase from the approximately $500,000 that … Continued
Former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn and Assistant Secretary within the Ministry of Education responsible for Projects Ms. Lorna Stevens appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday January 12th, 2022. Both are charged with breach of trust in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Perimeter Wall Project and were previously granted bail in the … Continued
Ms. Shavon Henley was appointed to act as Director of Human Resources effective January 1 until June 2023. Ms. Henley’s term as Acting Director immediately follows the end of Deputy Director Ms. Kaisa Penn’s acting appointment, following the decision to have two officers serve in the post in the absence of the Director Mrs. Michelle … Continued
Former Attorney General of the United States Virgin Islands Denise George is urging the Albert Bryan Administration to continue in pursuit of legal action against JPMorgan Chase, after a case she filed against the financial services giant without due process recently cost her her job. George had accused JPMorgan CHase of facilitating abuses against women … Continued
On the heels of a reported uptick of seismic activity in close proximity of the Territory, the Department of Disaster Management is reminding residents of the Virgin Islands to #BeReady for Earthquakes throughout the year as the Virgin Islands is a seismically active area. In a recent statement, Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn explained … Continued
A loan amount of approximately $100 million is believed to be enough to provide the BVI with a first class infrastructure that it rightfully deserves. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Hon. Kye Rymer made the declaration recently in the House of Assembly. He said the time has come where the BVI has … Continued
After a 5-year absence, the BDO Limited Primary and Secondary Schools Football League has made a return with games to commence from January through March 2023. To officially launch the recommencement of the league, participating schools gathered in the area of Waterfront Drive on Tortola at around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday and marched throughout surrounding … Continued
