In a recent statement the Leader of the Opposition and District 8th representative Hon. Marlon A Penn has said that he hopes the COI report, would be a catalyst for change in the territory of the Virgin Islands. Penn began by saying, “My Fellow residents of these beautiful Virgin Islands, as Leader of Her Majesty’s … Continued
On Thursday, March 31st 2022, the BVI Red Cross officially presented the East End/Long Look Enhanced Vulnerability Capacity Assessment (EVCA) report to Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, 7th District Representative and Honorable Marlon Penn, 8th District Representative on behalf of the East End/Long Look community. An EVCA is a community-led process that allows residents to … Continued
The central Tortola vaccination clinic is moving from the St. William Catholic Church to the Road Town clinic that is located at the Major Peebles wing of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. With the vaccination clinic now located at the Hospital, the BVI Health Services Authority is ensuring that COVID 19 support will remain … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands and the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB) cemented their support of Sports Tourism in the Territory today, with a contribution of $35,000 to the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA). The contribution was made to support the British Virgin Islands’ Team attending the 2022 Carifta Games in Jamaica, from … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is inviting the people of the Virgin Islands to join in a time of fasting from Sunday, 10 April to Tuesday, 12 April, 2022. In a statement at his bi-weekly One-On-One Press Conference Update to the People on Current Matters today he said, “The objective is … Continued
In a Government Information Services release it was announced that 27 graduates of the Employability Skills Training Programme have received their certificates after successfully completing all eight modules of the two-part programme launched in August last year. Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley while addressing the graduates on April 5 commended … Continued
In an official statement the Royal Virgin Islands Police force has responded to allegations of an alleged cover up involving Law Enforcement officials who allegedly illegally departed and sought to return to the territory on Friday, April 1st, 2022 to the USVI using an official vessel. The statement said, “On Wednesday, 30 March, officers of … Continued
The Virgin Islands Festivals & Fairs Committee has officially announced the appointment of its new chairman and deputy chairman. New Chairman, Mr. Dirk Walters, will replace Mr. Khalid Frett, whose appointment expired officially on March 26, 2022. New Vice Chairman, Mr. Birchfield Lettsome, replaces Mrs. Violet de Castro, whose appointment expired on March 26, 2022. … Continued
Senior sources within the Immigration and Customs Department have confirmed with 284 Media that some 5 Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and a civilian were caught in a major cover up operation where the Law Enforcement officials in question allegedly illegally departed and sought to return to the territory on Friday, April … Continued
Mrs. Michelle A. Venzen McLean has been appointed Labour Commissioner in the Department of Labour and Workforce Development effective January 11. As Labour Commissioner, Mrs. McLean will manage the Department of Labour and Workforce Development to ensure effective administration of the Labour Code, 2010; participate in the preparation, co-ordination and administration of national employment policy; … Continued
