Tourism has long been a central economic pillar of the economy of the British Virgin Islands. As H. Lavity Stoutt Community College continues to focus on the development of British Virgin Islanders in the workforce, a 3-year agreement with the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission has been signed to develop the following initiatives: • … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has announced that two million dollars has been secured from the Social Security Board to assist farmers and fisher folk during his statement on Social Protection and Economic Stimulation in COVID-19 on Thursday, May 28. He said, “COVID-19 has thrown forward a number of problems such … Continued
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon. Kye Rymer witnessed the contract signing by contractors for works to begin on the additional third lane project in the Traffic Enhancement and Improvement Programme within the city of Road Town on May 29th, 2020. This is following the statement made by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. … Continued
Tortola Auto Group also known as (TAG) has introduced an anti-microbial treatment to assist vehicle owners minimize exposure to COVID-19. The treatment instantly defeats microbes and applies a durable antimicrobial barrier. The bonding agent adheres to surfaces to ensure vehicles are free and clear of microbes for up to 30 days. Mr. Gordon French, Senior … Continued
NAGICO Insurances is encouraging the public to be vigilant this Hurricane Season and to implement precautionary measures as experts have warned that this year will be ‘an extremely active’ season, with at least eight hurricanes predicted and 17 named storms. An average hurricane season usually has six hurricanes and 12 named storms. Research Scientist Phil … Continued
The BVI Red Cross and BVI Department of Disaster Management on yesterday June 1st, 2020 signed a Memorandum of Understanding to define the areas of cooperation between the agencies, hence strengthening the disaster response. The MOU signing took place on the first day of the 2020 Hurricane Season, at the BVI Red Cross Headquarters. Director … Continued
Racism and ethnic prejudice is best battled when humanity recognizes that racism and prejudice are inherent in flawed human personality OK. Just after Barack Obama was elected first colored president of the USA in 2008, this writer was friends with a lady- a Belonger- living in the territory, married to a Virgin Islander from a prominent family, with a socially popular son, who was also a friend. However, after … Continued
Minister of Education, Dr. The Honorable Natalio Wheatley is currently devising a plan to reopen day cares and pre-schools within the territory. The Minister within his address to the territory said “I am concerned about the vulnerability of our young people with the continued closure of day care centres and preschools” “Therefore, I am encouraged … Continued
Within a detailed address to the public, Minister of Education Dr. the Honorable Natalio Wheatley announced that senior students preparing to sit standardized examinations will be allowed to access school campuses soon. Minister Wheatley said “We have come to realize that in spite of our best efforts to move online learning fully, there are some … Continued
In an address to the public, His Excellency Governor Agustus J.U. Jaspert announced that Cabinet has further relaxed the current curfew. Governor Jaspert said “Cabinet has been working hard to get us through various aspects of the re-opening of the Territory” in light of the fact that we are now Coronavirus-free. As a result, the … Continued
