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The BVI graduated its first cohort of 39 certified solar industry professionals from the Caribbean Energy Institute’s Solar Technician Training Programme. The professionals, who graduated on May 3, have acquired hands-on experience and more than half of the participants have received globally recognised qualifications including the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners® or NABCEP®. … Continued

In grand style at the Sugar Mill Hotel on Saturday 19th June the Rotary Club of Tortola Installed Ian. S. Smith as President for the Rotary Year July 2021 – June 30th, 2022. The event was one of celebration of the accomplishments of the previous Rotary Year under the leadership of Immediate Past President Dion … Continued

Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year, killing the NBA star, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others. Vanessa Bryant, her children and relatives of other victims filed a settlement agreement notice Tuesday with a federal judge in Los Angeles but terms … Continued

The government has launched a COVID-19 Income Support Programme which is geared towards supporting vulnerable individuals and families experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was revealed in a media release from the Ministry of Health and Social Development which said the initiative was jointly implemented by the Social Development Department, the World … Continued

The son of a prominent police officer was caught trying to smuggle marijuana into Her Majesty’s Prison at Balsam’s Ghut on Monday June 21st, 2021. According to reports, the man concealed the illegal substance within a bowl of food. The accused has since been charged according to official comments from the Royal Virgin Islands Police … Continued

All 13 persons on board a catamaran vessel which sank just off Beef Island in the British Virgin Islands on the afternoon of Monday June 21, have been deemed safe. The incident resulted in several images and videos circulating across social media platforms, which brought a sense of concern among many residents. Speaking to 284 … Continued

Sir Geoffrey Cox QC who was hired to lead the BVI Government’s Inquiry Response Unit (IRU), openly condemned the UK’s failure to educate local government on the Registrar Of Interest Act during the June 21st hearing of the Commission of Inquiry. Mr. Cox said that as a UK citizen he is embarrassed at this shortcoming, … Continued

One motor vehicle and four scooters were confiscated during the weekend’s operation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) which resulted in at least one driver being arrested and several issued tickets. This was revealed in a media release from the RVIPF on Tuesday June 22, which said a ten-member team from the Road … Continued

Press Release Lion Heart FC made sure of a place in the Super 6 Final with a 3-2 win over Islanders FC and will face Sugar Boys FC. The two clubs to reach the final were confirmed on Sunday after VG Utd came up short in their effort to make a first domestic final and … Continued