The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has started a new initiative that focuses on teaching students about Port functions, international trade, and maritime careers. The BVIPA has launched its new Port Education Program which aims to engage students in educational outreach at various age levels. It is a resource for primary and secondary students, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands enters 2022 poised for another year of successful engagement with Asia’s Financial Markets and regional partners, led by the efforts of the Virgin Islands Government’s regional office in Hong Kong. Throughout 2021 the Territory built on its 30-year relationships in Finance and Financial Services through ongoing stakeholder engagement in the form … Continued
The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has been ruled to be the most dominant variant presently in the British Virgin Islands, surpassing the Delta and Mu variants. This was confirmed by the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges during a recent press conference. He said the discovery was made after half of the … Continued
Three British Virgin Islands residents are among four persons potentially facing life in prison after being apprehended in close proximity to St. Croix with allegedly 667 kilograms of cocaine on-board their vessel. This was first revealed by the VI Consortium on Monday January 10, which listed the three BVI residents as Shannon John, Sean John … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has issued an arrest warrant for 21-year-old Erick Rabsatt as a suspect in the shooting death of the late Jamiez Stoutt. This was confirmed in a media release issued today Monday January 10, which said the arrest warrant has also been issued in the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands. … Continued
Earlier today January 10th, 2022 the Norwegian Dawn arrived to the Tortola Pier Park at 6am and left at 12pm with some 1041 and 1058 crew. The Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park as is customary informed clients of the Pier Park of the arrival of the ship and that in this case the passengers … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, VI Youth Parliament member and 7th District Community and Youth organizer Kevon S. Lettsome made a public appeal to 7th District Representative and the Government of the Virgin Islands to swiftly reopen the Rosalind Penn Health center in the district. Lettsome began by thanking health care professionals saying, “Firstly, my … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has completed its installation of 10 CCTV cameras on the sister island of Virgin Gorda, which have been placed in strategic locations to combat crime. Commissioner of Police Mark Collins gave the update to media officials during a recent press conference. He said, “A major fight against crime is … Continued
Today, Saturday January 8th, 2022 family, friends and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects to Jaimez Stoutt. The somber service saw mourners from near and far. Stoutt was fatally wounded while in Crystal’s Nightclub in Free Bottom early Saturday December 11th, 2021. Investigations are ongoing, however no arrest have been made or no one … Continued
As part of the aggressive response to the COVID-19 case spike in the Territory, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is maximizing its inoculation campaign by organizing a special weekend vaccination clinic that offers first, second, and third (booster) doses of the Pfizer and Astra Zeneca vaccines. This vaccination clinic is slated for 8th and … Continued
