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SISTER ISLANDS SOILS SAMPLED AS STUDY CONTINUES

Officers from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) were joined by colleagues in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to carry out sampling and analysis on Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke as part of the ongoing Virgin Islands Comprehensive Soils Study. The team collected soil samples and tested the water permeability at three locations … Continued

HANLEY’S CHARGE UPGRADED TO MURDER AFTER ELLIOT SUCCUMBED TO STABBING INJURIES – ICE PICK REPORTEDLY USED

33-year-old Selroy Hanley has been charged with the murder of Trevon Elliot a native of St. Kitts and Nevis who was stabbed in 2022 and succumbed in March 2023. The new charge was presented during Hanley’s virtual appearance in the Magistrates Court before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on Tuesday, May 30. He was not required … Continued

MAYNARDS TO MAKE GUILTY PLEA AHEAD OF FAHIE TRIAL

A second co-defendant has filed for a change in plea hearing, a development that could leave former Premier Andrew Fahie as the last one fighting against the charges laid in an ongoing drug trafficking and money laundering case.  Reports are that on Monday, May 29, former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleavine Maynard filed with … Continued

HIREBVI TO HOST ANNUAL CAREER EXPOSITION

This year HireBVI will host its annual career exposition on Friday, June 2nd, 10am to 2pm at the Multipurpose Sports Complex.  The career exposition, under the theme, “Show me the Way: A Roadmap to Employment” will expose participants to careers, job opportunities, and educational options in the British Virgin Islands.  Rekeema Turnbull-Caines, Managing Director stated that, “HireBVI hosted a Facebook … Continued

Local

GREEN VI WELCOMES SHARON FLAX BRUTUS AND EDWARD CHILDS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Green VI, a leading environmental organization committed to promoting BVI sustainability through environmental best practices, is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished individuals, Sharon Flax Brutus and Edward Childs, to its Board of Directors. Sharon Flax Brutus brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Green VI’s Board. With an impressive background in … Continued

OECS UNVEILS PLANS FOR 42ND ANNIVERSARY

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will observe its 42nd Anniversary on June 18, 2023, under the theme ‘Vision. Integration. Sustainability. Progress.’ In commemoration of this milestone, the OECS Commission will celebrate with a calendar of activities throughout the month of June. The 42nd Anniversary Celebrations will highlight the achievements, progress and aspirations of … Continued

CONTRACTS SIGNED FOR 3 SOCIAL HOMES ON SISTER ISLANDS

Three contracts were signed for the construction of social homes on the sister islands as part of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent Wheatley said he was happy to see the resumption of social homes. The Minister noted the program had stopped for a while, but he is … Continued

Regional

CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN ADVANCES THE SALE OF ITS ASSETS IN GRENADA TO GRENADA CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD

FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (“FirstCaribbean”) and Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited announced today that the sale of FirstCaribbean’s business in Grenada to Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited has received approval from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. The banks further announced that the process of transferring FirstCaribbean’s clients to Grenada Co-Operative Bank Limited is expected to be completed … Continued

NIGERIA-BASED COMPANY BUYS 70% STAKE IN LIAT 2020

Africa’s largest private carrier, Air Peace has become the majority shareholder in regional airline company LIAT 2020, after purchasing 70 percent of its shares. This was confirmed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne who said that LIAT will operate on a viable commercial basis following the agreement with the Nigerian-based company. “So what … Continued

USVI’S ALLIYAH BOSTON SIGNS MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH SPORTSWEAR GIANT ADIDAS

Virgin Islander Alliyah Boston who recently created history after being selected as the number one pick in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft, has signed a multi-year contract with global sportswear brand Adidas. The deal for the United States Virgin Islands native who originates from St. Thomas is a footwear and apparel endorsement which … Continued

CABLE AND WIRELESS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO THE CARIBBEAN REGION

The Cable and Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) is celebrating five years of partnership with local, regional, and international agencies and a total of $3.5 million in donations providing digital access and supporting relief and recovery initiatives throughout the Caribbean, with the release of its 2022 Annual Report. Commenting on the milestone, Inge Smidts, Chair of … Continued

World

UK PARLIAMENT MEMBERS CALLS ON THE UK GOVT TO ASSIST OTs WITH DEVELOPMENT FUNDING

United Kingdom (UK) members of Parliament are urging the UK Government to do more for Overseas Territories to assist them in their development plans especially those within the tourism industry. Member of Parliament (MP) Alicia Kearns made the plea during a recent debate in the House of Commons as members discussed a motion entitled “Future of … Continued

UK MP CALLS ON ALL OTs TO LEGALISE SAME-SEX MARRIAGE AND TO SUPPORT LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

Conservative United Kingdom Member of Parliament (MP) Alicia Kearns is calling on all Overseas Territories to fully support the LGBTQ+ community and to move in the direction of legalising same-sex marriage. MP Kearns was speaking in the House of Commons during a debate entitled “Future of Overseas Territories” at the time of making the appeal … Continued

SELF-DETERMINATION SHOULD BE THE DECISION OF THE OTs AND NOT THE UK GOVT – SAYS UK MPs

Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom (UK) Government have taken the stern position that Overseas Territories (OTs) should be at the helm of the decision-making process when it comes to deciding on self-determination. The views were shared during a debate in the House of Commons on Thursday, May 11, as members discussed a motion … Continued

WORLD WATER DAY 2023

Today, on March 22nd, the world celebrates World Water Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of freshwater and advocating for sustainable management of water resources. World Water Day 2023 is about “accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis.” In a statement on the observation the United Nations said, “Dysfunction … Continued

Politics

THE ORDER IN COUNCIL WAS NOT DISCUSSED AT JMC – GOVT DEDICATED TO MAKING PROGRESS IN COI RECOMMENDATIONS

Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has revealed that discussions relating to the removal of the Order in Council which remains intact over the territory, did not occur during the recently concluded Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London. Premier Wheatley explained why the matter was not brought to the forefront of discussions. He said the … Continued

TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP TO BE ESTABLISHED ON BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP TRANSPARENCY

The United Kingdom (UK) and the Overseas Territories (OTs) are set to establish a technical working group on beneficial ownership transparency. The announcement came from Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith during a recent press conference, where she explained that the decision was made following discussions at the recently concluded Joint … Continued

Sports

SPORTS PUNDITS BELIEVE D’MOI HODGE PRESENTS A GREAT CASE TO BE DRAFTED IN THE 2023 NBA DRAFT

The name D’Moi Hodge is already ringing amongst various basketball pundits in the United States ahead of the highly anticipated 2023 NBA Draft which is scheduled for June 22nd. The BVI national took to his social media pages in early April to announce his entry into this year’s draft after concluding a relatively good season … Continued

DEAN “THE SPORTSMAN” GREENAWAY INDUCTED INTO THE PASADENA CITY COLLEGE HALL OF FAME

Local sports journalist and former national athlete Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway has once again created history for the BVI after becoming the first athlete from the territory to be inducted into the Pasadena City College (PCC) Hall of Fame. Greenaway was inducted along with his 1978 track and field team for their achievements back in … Continued

PILLARS AND SANDFLIES OFF TO WINNING STARTS IN THE TERRANCE “CHINO” CHINNERY SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Tourist Board Pillars and TCP Sandflies opened the 2023 Terrance “Chino” Chinnery Industrial Softball League with victories. Playing game 1 against Republic Bank Blue Thunders on Wednesday, May 10, the Tourist Board Pillars eased to victory, earning 12 runs to Republic’s 0. For the Tourist Board, Selwyn Dawson went 2 from 3 with a homerun, … Continued

Business

P3 RECEIVES ACKNOWLEDGMENT IN FLORIDA BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR EXEMPLARY BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

P3, Paper Plastic Products Inc., a 100% Virgin Islands-owned company, Receives Acknowledgment in Florida Business Magazine for Exemplary Business Activity and Commitment to Excellence. Paper Plastic Products Inc is proud to announce that it has been recently featured in a Florida business magazine for its exceptional business activity and drive for greatness. The company’s dedication … Continued

CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN ADVANCES THE SALE OF ITS ASSETS IN GRENADA TO GRENADA CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD

FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (“FirstCaribbean”) and Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited announced today that the sale of FirstCaribbean’s business in Grenada to Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited has received approval from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. The banks further announced that the process of transferring FirstCaribbean’s clients to Grenada Co-Operative Bank Limited is expected to be completed … Continued

LOOSE MONGOOSE SHOWCASES ITS NEWEST FLAVOURS

Last Wednesday, Loose Mongoose had the opportunity to showcase some of the newest flavours to its establishment with an intimate wine & tapas pairing amongst a few friends and patrons. Their Newest Chefs in the kitchen, Chef Imran Ashton and Gerardo Villavicencio, did a fantastic job fusing their Caribbean and Mexican cooking styles to bring … Continued

GLOBAL MONEY WEEK 2023

MONEY MATTERS BVI (MMBVI), the financial literacy education program at the BVI Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”), will again take the lead in the British Virgin Islands’ celebration of GLOBAL MONEY WEEK 2023. GLOBAL MONEY WEEK (GMW), which is organised by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, International Network on Financial Education (OECD/INFE), is … Continued

Entertainment

KING PAIDO CROWNED 2023 CALYPSO MONARCH – 12TH TITLE IN THE BVI (7 VG & 5 TORTOLA)

Reynold ‘King Paido’ Philips received his 12th calypso title in the BVI after winning the Dawn Flax Easter Festiville 2023 Calypso Monarch on Sunday. King Paido received a total of 313 points to claim his 7th title on Virgin Gorda to add to his previous 5 on Tortola. The calypso king performed his two songs; One Consequence (the … Continued

FROM SUMMER SIZZLE BVI TO NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, BVI MODELS GRACED THE RUNWAYS

Summer Sizzle BVI says they have created a winning platform for BVI models and other fashion industry creatives by providing unparalleled professional training and mentorship from globally renowned fashion designers, top models, celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and photographers. They are celebrating and championing the successes of fashion professionals who gained their start on the Summer … Continued

Opinion

THE UNBORN CONSTITUTION PART 2: “THE CALIBRE OF LEADERSHIP REQUIRED IN THIS SEASON IS NOT TO BE TAKEN FOR GRANTED OR LIGHTLY: SHAINA SMITH-ARCHER

In part 1 of this commentary, I started sharing my thoughts on the Constitutional Review and why this exercise is laying the foundation for the best days of these Islands we call home. The more research I conduct on this topic I realise more that the system we have is not truly a democratic system … Continued

THE UNBORN CONSTITUTION PART 1 BY SHAINA SMITH-ARCHER; “WE ARE CURRENTLY WRITING THE VIRGIN ISLANDS’ FUTURE FOR THE NEXT 50 YEARS.”

The following is commentary by Shaina Smith-Archer. I am glad to be alive for such a time as this. When I read about our national heroes like Hope Stevens and Howard. R. Penn and how they wrote our future in their “day,” we are currently writing the Virgin Islands’ future for the next 50 years. … Continued

ROAD WORKS AHEAD BY SHAINA SMITH-ARCHER

The following is commentary by Shaina Smith-Archer. Today I concluded that somewhere over the years we stopped engineering roads and settled for roadways that are cousins to obstacle courses. Potholes are the least of the problem which are a problem because the roads don’t have a concrete base. We are paving dirt. 🤨 Between the … Continued

Press Release

NEXT POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS BEGINS ON JUNE 15

Director of the Central Statistics Office Mr. Raymond Phillips has indicated that preparations are underway to administer the Population and Housing Census from June 15. Mr. Phillips said after some unavoidable delays imposed by the onset of the COVID19 pandemic, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) will commence the 2023 Population and Housing Census in June … Continued