GIS The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the survival of businesses, more so the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which have suffered heavy losses. The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and UNDP have partnered to assist MSMEs within the restaurant industry. The initiative is part of UNDP Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean’s … Continued
It is time for the Caribbean, and various regions of the world, to ditch the super powers as leading lights of global security and prosperity. The Covid 19 Pandemic, trade wars, rapidly deteriorating race relations in the USA, and the rise of dictatorship and tyranny, arethreats to mankind, driven by the failure of the present global order, and the march towards authoritarian and predatorygovernance. The world post the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force received donations of $1,500 worth of Personal Protective Equipment on behalf of the District Grand Lodge of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, under the auspices of the United Grand Lodge of England, which comprises 21 member Lodges in ten (10) countries, spread over the Caribbean Sea from St. Thomas, … Continued
In a statement made by the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, he announced that the Tortola Pier Park Ltd. (TPPL) will be issuing dividends to their shareholders. The TPPL Board recognised the importance of dividends being paid to shareholders and have approved the payment of 2018 dividends in the amount of … Continued
Registration for the economic stimulus for Farmers and Fisher-folks are now open. Premier of the Virgin Islands and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie assure that there would be assistance for local farmers and fisherfolks affected by COVID-19. This initiative can assist farmers with cutting of access roads to their farms and fencing for … Continued
Source: NBC News District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser on Friday had “Black Lives Matter” painted on the street that leads to the White House where protesters have been demonstrating following George Floyd’s death in police custody. “There are people who are craving to be heard and to be seen, and to have their humanity … Continued
The BVI Tourist Board launched its 2020 Staycation program on June 3rd, which is set to run until the end of October, 2020. Residents can take advantage of the many discounts offered by tourism industry partners and enjoy the BVI’s 60 beautiful islands and cays, right in our own backyard. Persons can choose from a … Continued
Information reaching our newsroom have confirmed two burglaries on Virgin Gorda that occurred late last evening June 4th and early this morning June 5th 2020. The businesses Joy Mini Mart and Speedy’s business office were the latest targets in a string of robberies and burglaries that have been taking place over the past months on … Continued
A press release received from the CB Romney Tortola Pier Park today confirmed that some 94 local shareholders as Tortola Pier Park Ltd, have been approved to issue Dividends for 2018. The CB Romney Tortola Pier Park Board supported by the BVI Ports Authority Board which is the Parent Company of the Tortola Pier Park, … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM – St. Thomas on Wednesday recorded its latest coronavirus case after a streak of negative results, joining the island of St. Croix which saw its total confirmed cases climb to 30 following the confirmation of a new positive result on Saturday. Confirmed by an infographic provided by the Dept. of Health, the new case in St. … Continued
