Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews says the vaccine ‘jab’ was quick, virtually painless and has provided for him a sense of protection and confidence moving forward. The Commissioner sat yesterday morning next to Head of Customs Mr. Wade Smith downstairs of the Police Headquarters as they both received the first of two shots of the … Continued
GIS On Monday, February 15 the customers who conducted business with the Department of Immigration had their first look at the officers wearing the newly designed uniform. Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn expressed his approval of the new uniform and believes that his officers share the same sentiment. Mr. Penn said that Immigration Officers … Continued
BVI IAC reaffirms commitment to diverse representation of the international business community TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (Feb. 18, 2021) – The British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC), an independent not-for-profit institution serving the demands for dispute resolution in the international business community, today announced the addition of 10 members to its arbitration panel. … Continued
GIS Residents of the British Virgin Islands are advised that the online registration form for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine will be temporarily closed from this evening, February 17. This is to allow for the scheduling of appointments for those that fall into Phase One. During this time, the registration form will also be updated to … Continued
Many non-essential workers and unauthorized residents of the British Virgin Islands were today able to secure their first dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine ahead of healthcare and frontline workers who should have been first in line, as mandated in Phase 1 of the vaccination rollout plan. Videos and pictures circulating on social media confirmed … Continued
The BVI National Commission for UNESCO will be hosting a week of activities in March in observance of World Poetry Day. Secretary General for the BVI National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Allison Flax-Archer shared that activities including a poetry competition will be held under the theme, “Perspectives of Our Past: The Unsung Heroes” and is open for … Continued
The FA’s brand new Super 6 Tournament got underway on Sunday with Old Madrid FC using all their experience to beat Rebels FC, 3-1, at East End v Long Look. The unique format sees the Member Clubs vying for a top six finish whereby they will then play a round robin to see who can … Continued
A helicopter crash in the Botany Bay area Monday afternoon took four lives, the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency confirmed, but little else had been released officially about the incident as of Monday evening. At 6:45 p.m. the Virgin Islands Emergency Management Agency sent a statement saying only that the crash had taken place at … Continued
Since the hurricanes of 2017, the number of hotel rooms in the U.S. Virgin Islands has fallen from 4,500 to 2,450, according to the USVI Hotel and Tourism Association, and travel to the territory has fallen by more than 60 percent. Lisa Hamilton, president of the association, says it is time to be optimistic. Lemonade … Continued
The culmination of the National Youth Leagues and Women’s Futsal League came on Saturday at National Stadium Venue in East End Long Look with a galaxy of future stars of the game on show. In the U13 game, Panthers FC, THE Champion team overcame their All-Star Opponents, 3-0, with goals coming from Myles Penn (2) … Continued
