The Government of the Virgin Islands has introduced new legislation aimed at enhancing integrity standards for members of the House of Assembly (HOA). Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley presented the Parliamentary Commission for Standards Bill during last Thursday’s HOA sitting. This bill seeks to establish an accountability framework for HOA members in line with … Continued
History was made on Wednesday when Annette Sanford, 41, became the first woman to be inaugurated as Kalinago Chief in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Sanford, a native of the island’s Kalinago Territory, was formally invested and presented with her staff of office by Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton, who herself is the country’s first female president … Continued
The territory is setting its sights on further enhancing air travel connections, following a high-level meeting between government officials and Winair’s Chief Executive Officer Hans van de Velde. Minister for Works, Honorable Kye Rymer, revealed in a recent interview that the courtesy visit was prompted by Winair’s growing interest in the BVI market. The talks … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has issued an urgent public alert regarding a fraudulent advertisement scheme currently proliferating on social media platforms. In a bulletin released on September 11, 2024, the ministry warned residents about a deceptive campaign falsely offering free online courses, certificates, and job recommendations purportedly on behalf of the … Continued
Naomi Onwufuju, the British Virgin Islands’ representative who held the title of CTO’s Junior Minister for Tourism 2023, recently presented her year-in-review to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) as her tenure came to a close. In her presentation, Onwufuju highlighted the valuable experiences and insights she gained during her year-long role. She emphasized how the … Continued
Hon. Sharie de Castro, Minister of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports for the British Virgin Islands, issued a warm welcome to students and educators as the 2024-2025 school year begins. In her statement released Monday, de Castro emphasized the promise and potential of the new academic year, likening students to “seeds planted in fertile soil” … Continued
Virgin Islander Tisa Donovan is reaching out to the community in the British Virgin Islands for help with a crucial component of her graduate studies. Donovan, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Taiwan, is conducting research for her thesis on “The association of Depression, Happiness and Social Support amongst Single Mothers in the … Continued
Adrianne Thomas of Elmore Stoutt High School recently represented the territory at the 2024 CTO Tourism Youth Congress in the Cayman Islands. Jhaka Wooding has the details.
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching several areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic basin as the peak of hurricane season is underway. In its latest Tropical Weather Outlook, the NHC reported that it is monitoring two areas of interest in the central and eastern tropical Atlantic. An area of low pressure in the … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce revealed today that he is still awaiting a formal response from the UK Government regarding the Quarterly Review Report and Joint Action Plan submitted in May. He made the disclosure during a joint press conference with the Premier. Governor Pruce attributed the delay to the recent General Election in the … Continued
