HONOURABLE WHEATLEY TO SPEND WORLD FOOD DAY WITH FARMERS

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said that he will observe World Food Day on October 16, with farmers and fishers at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town. Honourable Wheatley said, “Every week, farmers and fishers consistently set up at the plaza to … Continued

GOVERNOR RANKIN DONATES $3,500 TO BVI CANCER SOCIETY

His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin, CMG has presented a cheque for $3,500 to President of the BVI Cancer Society, Ms. Gloria Fahie to assist the non-profit organisation in its efforts to support individuals undergoing treatment. Governor Rankin presented the funds from a fundraising movie showing at UP’s Cineplex and featured the recently released … Continued

ROYAL VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE FORCE COMMUNITY OFFICERS MAKE THEIR MARK

The recently dispatched community officers are again moving around and making their mark within the assigned communities. Acting Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool says the COVID-19 outbreak in July and August halted much of the in-person links the officers intended to build, however work has restarted in September. “We are pleased with the enthusiasm showed by … Continued

AN ESTIMATED 300 CRUISE CALLS SLATED FOR THE BVI DURING THE 2021-2022 SEASON – CRUSE PARTNERS CONFIRM CALLS UP TO 2024

Nearly 300 cruise calls are expected for the British Virgin Islands in the 2021-2022 tourism season. This is according to the Junior Minister for Tourism Sharie de Castro who made the comments during a recent tourism update to the territory. She said this development stems from the recent Seatrade Cruise Global 2021 meeting in Miami … Continued

REGULAR VEHICLE INSPECTION AND CHECK OUT SANITIZATION FOR CRUISE SHIP TAXI OPERATORS IMPLEMENTED FOLLOWING CONCERNS RAISED BY PARENTS

Taxi operators to undergo regular vehicle inspection and sanitization following cruise passenger trips and will also have to undergo bi-weekly testing as part of the protocols to safeguard residents who utilise these services. This is according to the Junior Minister for Tourism Sharie de Castro who said these recent stipulations were administered following concerns raised … Continued

VG BAYSIDE BLAZERS ARE THE MEN’S NATIONAL DISTRICT LEAGUE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS WHILE CONTROVERSY LEADS TO JR SKILLFUL BALLERS BEING AWARDED JR CHAMPIONS

VG Bayside Blazers are the BVI Basketball Federation’s 2021 District League Champions after completing a comprehensive 22-point victory against finalist A’s. Playing in game four of the five match series at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Tortola on Friday, VG Blazers lead at the end of each quarter 23-15, 49-39, 75-60, to eventually win the game … Continued