The British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association in partnership with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College presents a ‘Business Stakeholders Meeting: Assessing the Workforce Needs of the Business Community’ on the 7th of December 2021, from 11am – 1 pm. This meeting will be held at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, HLSCC … Continued
The Government of the Virgin through the Public Service Commission which falls under the portfolio of the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr. David D Archer Jr. has sought to do something very special in observance of the upcoming Public Service Week. Public service week is being observed during December 6th-9th and will feature … Continued
The St. Thomas Source The Territorial Hospital Board voted to accept the resignation of Dr. Luis Amaro as acting CEO of St. Thomas’ Schneider Regional Medical Center on Thursday. The Board thanked him for his service. It installed hospital legal counsel Tina Comissiong to the post until the permanent CEO is named. Dyma Williams continues … Continued
Staff of Flow, officially Cable & Wireless seemed to have been meet with a “surprise” on yesterday December 1st, 2021 when they were not allowed on the premises of the company due to their vaccination status. However, management says this was not a surprise to staff and measures were clearly outlined providing staff with adequate … Continued
As we emerge from Covid-19, it is clear that we are facing a “new normal” in which health and safety will be critical business factors, particularly for the travel and tourism industry. Meeting this challenge will require businesses, communities, and destinations to implement new processes and procedures that will make it easy and seamless for … Continued
The Lions Club of Tortola officially kicked off the Christmas season in the Territory with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert on Saturday, November 27 at the Sir Oilva Georges Plaza. President of the Lions Club of Tortola, Kevin S. Fahie said this is an important tradition that the Club has upheld for the … Continued
In an email sent to some 731 members of staff on Monday November 29th, 2021. Staff of the BVIHSA were made aware of an issue regarding the agencies payroll. The email stated, “Please note that due to a combination of various issues beyond our control, the salaries of employees who bank with the undernoted institutions … Continued
NEW YORK (AP) — Virgil Abloh, a leading designer whose groundbreaking fusions of streetwear and high couture made him one of the most celebrated tastemakers in fashion and beyond, has died of cancer. He was 41. Abloh’s death was announced Sunday by the luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) and Abloh’s own Off-White label, … Continued
The Hollywood Reporter Jackie Avant, the wife to legendary music executive Clarence Avant, was shot and killed in a home invasion robbery in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. She was 81. Jackie and Clarence’s daughter, Nicole Avant, is married to Netflix co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos. A Netflix … Continued
Representing the BVI at the inaugural PanAm Junior Games in Cali, Colombia, squash player Luca Reich was the first athlete of the BVI team to compete at Cali 2021. After demanding and challenging games, Luca lost out 3-0 to his higher ranked Argentinian opponent, Miguel Gonzalo Pujol on November 26. Chef de Mission and squash … Continued
