Ms. Janelle Hodge has been appointed Executive Secretary to the Service Commissions Secretariat, where she will lead the Secretariat’s duties to support the Public Service’s various Service Commissions. The Service Commissions Secretariat was established in this year and directly supports the Public Service Commission, Judicial and Legal Services Commission, Police Service Commission and the Teaching … Continued
The recruitment process for a new Commissioner is to be relaunched, following the next instalment of the review of law enforcement and criminal justice bodies in the Virgin Islands, conducted by the Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. This is the second time the recruitment process would be launched. It was paused on … Continued
Second District representative Melvin Mitch Turnbull has called on Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley to move with haste and confirm the positions of people acting in top positions of the Police Force, Customs and Immigration Departments, or they will be filled by representatives from the UK who do not understand the BVI. Turnbull’s comments were made … Continued
The BVI Film Commission say they are proud to announce the successful completion of its inaugural Future Filmmakers Academy, a dynamic 5-day pilot programme designed to offer students a hands-on, immersive introduction to the world of film and digital media. The response to the programme was overwhelming, with registration closing just two days’ after launch … Continued
A Memorandum of Understanding, MOU is expected to be signed soon between the BVI Airports Authority, BVIAA and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community HLSCC. This MOU will seek to build local capacity at the BVIAA. Managing Director at the BVIAA during an interview on ZBVI, stated that this MOU will meet their goal. Meantime, Menal … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation, BVIEC says the recent tariffs announced by the US President Donald Trump could have an effect on the cost of electricity here. During a BVIEC Press conference last week, General Manager Dr. Neil Smith said they expect the cost to be higher because their fuel is sourced from the United States.
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (COMHSA) say they are pleased to acknowledge the generous contribution of essential mental health resources from MKS Law, formerly known as Martin Kenney & Co. The donation supports the completion of the “Mindful Rooms” initiative, an extension of the ongoing Mindful campaign … Continued
A local businessman believes it is time the BVI tap into the Caribbean market and also produce local food because of the US Tariffs. In an Interview carried on ZBVI radio, Managing Director of Clarence Thomas Limited, CTL Michael Thomas called on government to utilize local farmers through the use of greenhouse technology in the … Continued
Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, will lead a delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 from April 7 to 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida. The event is observing its 40th anniversary and promises to be an exciting celebration of innovation and collaboration, offering insights into the latest … Continued
Over the weekend on Saturday April 5th, 2025 Latwahn Stevens and Jae’Nyiah DeFreitas were crowned the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Prince and Princess. The pageant which kicked started the 2025 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival took place at the Catholic Community Centre and was coordinated by the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee and the Virgin Gorda … Continued
