Local commentator Cindy Rosan is calling on the various party leaders within His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition to unify for the betterment of the Virgin Islands. Rosan acknowledged that everyone has their own story, but noted the public cares more about whether the Opposing factions can come together rather than the details of the fallout between … Continued
The BVI’s Financial Services sector continues to navigate various challenges while seeking to safeguard its future. The importance of the sector and its stability remains crucial to the Virgin Islands’ economy. Mr. Kenneth Baker, Managing Director and CEO of the Financial Services Commission recently provided key updates on the financial services sector in the Virgin … Continued
Mr. Garnet A. Ferron Snr. a first time author will be launching his book “Workplaces Fairness Globally: Balancing the Weight of Fairness”, which he stated examines the complex interplay of fairness in the workplace on a global scale. In a Government Information services release, Mr. Ferron Snr. said the contents of the text delves into … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has announced a 20-member squad set to compete in the 2025 CONCACAF Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers in Costa Rica. The team, placed in Group B, will begin their campaign on Friday, February 7, facing off against St. Maarten, before taking on Trinidad and Tobago, host nation Costa Rica, and Guyana. The winner … Continued
The competition for the title of Miss RVIPF 2025 has officially begun, as three dynamic women step forward to showcase their intelligence, strength, and dedication to service. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recently unveiled the contestants in a social media post, they are as follows: Contestant #1: Mrs. Tishema Smith-Ramprashad Contestant #2: Delma Tavernier … Continued
Smith’s Ferry Services has expanded its fleet with the launch of a brand-new vessel, ‘I Legend’, unveiled during an official ceremony at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The vessel, named in honour of the company’s late founder, Captain Ira Smith, marks another significant milestone in the company’s efforts … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy regarding the circulation of explicit material involving minors, warning that violators will face severe penalties, including substantial fines and lengthy prison sentences. In a media release on Monday, February 3, the RVIPF noted that under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2014, individuals … Continued
At the recently concluded United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) meeting on measuring development in Santiago, Chile from 27th-28th January, held ahead of the Fourth UN Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in June/July in Seville, Spain, the British Virgin Islands Special Envoy/Vice Chair of UN ECLAC Mr. Benito … Continued
