The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports through the Ministry of Education is hosting early career conservationist workshop in hopes of fostering a love and understanding for young persons interested in the field of conservation. In an official statement through the Government Information Services, Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mrs. Brenda Lettsome-Tye encouraged early-career … Continued

The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs has adapted to the current needs of the residents of the Virgin Islands and its business community and is now accepting remote payment from customers wishing to make payments for trade licenses. In a Government Information Services release, Director of Trade, Mrs. Karia Christopher said, “To … Continued

Adapting to the new era of learning, 13 teachers across the Virgin Islands school system have received training to deliver distance education and use information and communications technology (ICT) in education during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis. The programme was made possible by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) Distance Learning … Continued

Close family have confirmed the passing of prominent Virgin Islander Mr. Vincent O’Neal, former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority. O’Neal led the BVI Ports Authority from 2006 to 2012. Mr. O’Neal a Virgin Gordian, passed away this morning January 20th following an illness at the Dr. D Orlando Smith hospital.

The BVI Airports Authority has amended the operational hours at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, Beef Island Tortola. Ag. Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, Mr. Keith Flax, issued a statement on behalf of the Board of Directors informing residents and the travelling public that effective today, 19th January, 2022 the following are … Continued

During the recently held speech from the Throne, Governor of the Virgin Islands his Excellency John Rankin CMG stated that Security and Justice Legislations are at the top of Government’s Agenda. Rankin who on January 18th, 2022 was delivering his first Speech from the Throne since taking up the post of Governor in the Virgin … Continued

Last evening January 19th, 2022 after 8pm, residents became alarmed by a loud explosion. Shortly after the loud noise alerted nearby residents that something was wrong, Chief Fire Officer Mr. Zebalon McLean said reports were then made to the Virgin Gorda Fire station of a home on fire. The wooden home and a vehicle parked … Continued

In a continued effort to keep the business community engaged, the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association is hosting a series of Business Continuity Planning Lunch and Learn working sessions. Part 1 is being held today January 19th, 2022 from 12-1pm. In an official comment the chamber said, “2022 is all about PLANNING. One … Continued

The management team of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority’s (BVIPA) participated in a workshop on 13th January 2022 which took on a hybrid method. The workshop was facilitated by the agency’s Human Resources Manager, Mrs. Patricia Blaize-Adams. The authority in a press release said the aim of the Human Resources workshop was to “delve … Continued