The British Virgin Islands will receive over USD$362,000 in funding from the United Nations (UN) COVID-19 Response and Recovery Multi-Partner Trust Fund (COVID-19 MPTF Fund) as a participating country in the Joint Programme on “Social Protection and employability promotion to mitigate the socio-economic impact of COVID-19.” The Joint Programme supports the UN Multi-Sectoral Response Plan … Continued
Persons who have expired entry permits, work permits and work permit exemptions are to contact the respective departments to make an appointment to facilitate the regularising of their permits. Persons with Work Permits or Work Permit Exemptions that expired in 2020, and who are waiting to collect certificates from the Social Security Board, National Health … Continued
Local author, Lucinda Gordon said that her latest book is about her life-changing ordeal with domestic violence and her courage and journey to recovery. Ms. Gordon said her book, “My Shattered Life” is expected to provoke readers’ emotions when they read the details of her life while still rejoicing in her strength and ability to … Continued
His Excellency the Governor Agustus J.U Jaspert has given Commissioner Gary Hickinbottom power to host the sessions of the Commission of Inquiry in private, despite Premier Fahie’s plea for hearings to be aired publicly to guarantee transparency. This was defined within the Terms of Reference for the COI in which the Governor stated “AND I … Continued
Over 330 pounds of cocaine has been confiscated by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force during a vehicle interception. However, the driver has escaped. This was confirmed by an official report sent out by Information officer, Dianne Drayton of the RVIPF who said “during an operation in the early hours of Tuesday, 19 January 2021, … Continued
Yesterday, the residents of the British Virgin watched as the Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Augustus J.U. Jaspert announced the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry. In his statement, Governor Jaspert listed a number of allegations that have been reported against present and successive Governments of the Territory. One resident of the BVI … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in conjunction withHLSCC’s Workforce Training Division, Centre for Professional Development and Community Education embarked on its first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training for the Territory on January 13. The first cohort of twelve aspiring EMTs have been introduced to emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients. … Continued
On December 1, 2020 HireBVI announced the launch of its virtual Charity Drive, “C is for Christmas; C is for Charity Drive”. Donors and supporters were encouraged to donate to the cause through HireBVI’s website or office located on the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. In December 2019, HireBVI donated over $1000 worth of food supplies to the … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has told the United Nations that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a catalyst for post-pandemic recovery in remarks at the virtual UNDP/ECLAC XII Ministerial Forum for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean from 12th -14th January 2021. In his address as a panelist at … Continued
Veteran United Kingdom police chief and Queen’s Police Medal honouree Mr. Mark Collins will take up the post of Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police in April. His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert appointed Mr. Collins, acting in accordance with the advice of the Police Service Commission, in keeping with the procedure outlined in … Continued
