The Maritime College Cultural Club said it was pleased to hold its 35TH Annual Black History Month Scholarship Dinner as an in-person event on February 24, 2022. The event is a celebration that recognizes the importance and significance of Black History and the achievements of Maritime College students who are presented scholarships by the Organization … Continued
International expert on Governance Dr. Carlyle Corbin has made an official presentation of the independent Self-Governance Assessment of the Virgin Islands yesterday March 29th, 2022 in an interview today. Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Dr. Carolyn O’Neal-Morton, said the independent Self-Governance Assessment of the Virgin Islands was commissioned by the Government to provide the … Continued
Two local educators are among several teachers expected from within the territory and the wider eastern Caribbean that will have the opportunity to pursue scholarships in Coastal and Marine Ecology. They are Jian Jeffers and Joseph Wells. This is thanks to a joint partnership between the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Centre for Applied Marine … Continued
On the invitation of the Speaker of the House of Commons the Rt. Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, a delegation from the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) visited the United Kingdom Parliament to engage in the interactive capacity building via a fact-finding mission from March 21 to 24, 2022. The objective of … Continued
Government has officially appointed 6 individuals to serve on the newly established Trade Commission, which will seek to enforce the Consumer Protection Act in the territory to protect consumers from price gouging. Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie made the announcement during a recent press conference, where he disclosed that Michael Fay will … Continued
The Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon. Andrew A Fahie, along with the support of all members of House of Assembly are teaming up with the Commissioner of Police and the Governor in a campaign to reduce the number of firearms on the streets by offering a two-week Firearm and Offensive Weapon Amnesty beginning on … Continued
It has been announced through a Government Information Services release, that Ms. Anika Christopher a young writer, poet and publisher has been chosen to represent the BVI at the Commonwealth Games in May. Ms. Christopher’s selection by the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Organizers has made the Virgin Islands one of only five Commonwealth countries to have … Continued
In a recent social media post, The Virgin Islands Softball – Baseball Association paid tribute to avid softball player and businessman Khoy “Mailman” Frett who transitioned on Saturday March 27th, 2022. The post stated, “The Virgin Islands Softball – Baseball Association and the extended Softball family mourns the loss of another outstanding player Mr Khoy … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry has taken a toll on the Government says Premier Andrew Fahie. Speaking at a Government Press Conference today, Friday March 25th, the Premier addressed the stress that the COI caused the public service, calling the requests “unreasonable,” and alleging that the total cost incurred amounts to approximately five million dollars. “We … Continued
Speaking at a Government Press Conference today, Friday March 25th, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration said that the minimum wage is overdue an assessment since 2019. The Minister said “I think there was a study done around 2014 that said it should be revised in five years, which would … Continued
