Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull is in Lisbon Portugal attending the United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference from June 27 to July 1. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour Mr. Joseph Smith-Abbott is also in attendance. The goal of the UN Ocean Conference is to mobilise … Continued
As the Virgin Islands’ economy bounces back from the pandemic recession over the past two years, the rise in the costs of goods and services has hit small- and medium-sized businesses severely as they continue to work hard to return to their normal operations. Interruptions in global logistics and supply chains have significantly impacted consumer … Continued
In a grand ceremony at the Moorings Marina and Yacht Club on Saturday 18th June 2022, the Rotary Club of Tortola installed Valerie Georges-Thomas as President and a new board of Directors to lead the Club into its 55th year. President Valerie was inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Tortola in August … Continued
The following commentary is written by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley Eighty years ago in 1942, C. L. Bacon wrote the following poem about the governance of the British Virgin Islands. Today it is not unfair to say that B. V. Islanders have taken their homeland governance back in the past. 1 In these British … Continued
In an official release from the Government Information Services of the Virgin Islands, it has been announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands has appointed Mr. Shea Alexander to serve as the Ministerial Special Adviser, effective April 21, 2022. The adviser’s main responsibility is to provide support to the Junior Minister for Trade, Economic … Continued
The BVI Post is reinstalling letter boxes around the Territory to allow its customers to resume collecting mail at their own convenience. Letter boxes at Republic Bank formally listed as Scotia Bank, First Bank and Sea Cow’s Bay have been completed and will be accessible from Friday, June 24 at 1:00 p.m. while those at … Continued
The BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) held its National Junior and Senior Championships over the weekend June 18th 2022 at the A.O. Shirley Grounds; see attached full details of results. Prior to start of the event, David Thomas – Chief Operations Officer and Nekita Turnbull – Marketing Manager of Clarence Thomas Limited (CTL) presented a donation … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has affirmed a renewed partnership with Virgin Islands’ tourism stakeholders. Premier Wheatley, who is also the Territory’s tourism minister, told industry representatives at a meeting last Friday that the renewed partnership will be reflected in the composition of the new tourist board, which will … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, has pledged his support as Minister to the continued improvement of the Telecommunications sector in the Virgin Islands. Honourable Rymer was addressing celebrations to observe World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2022, at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park last week. The … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has welcomed assistance from the United Kingdom (UK) and Caribbean region in in building the Virgin Islands into a model democracy. Premier Wheatley addressed the Committee of 24 (C-24) at the United Nations (UN) June 13 and stated his Government of National Unity is … Continued
