On Thursday 7 October, Mr. Glenroy Forbes was welcomed to the Social Security Board as the newly appointed Chairman. In his premiere address to the Board, Mr. Forbes shared his goals for growth and unity. Forbes said: “My only desire is that the Social Security Board grows from strength to strength […] I know there … Continued
Today October 11th, 2021, officials will gather to commemorate the official return of cruising to the British Virgin Islands. This event celebrates the Safe and Healthy Return to Cruise Tourism for the Territory. The BVI will welcome the first cruise ship for the official start to the 2021/2022 Cruise Season on Wednesday, 13th October 2021. … Continued
Through the directive of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, will soon offer quality education and training within the agriculture industry this Fall. Chairman for the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Mr. William Georges has said that the committee has been working feverishly in the discharge of the mandate by the Government of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Georges said, … Continued
Work on the long awaited modern tertiary sewerage treatment project for the Cane Garden Bay community is said to be underway. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the construction phase of the project is expected to last nine (9) months, or until June 2022. “I would like to thank the … Continued
Virgin Islands residents are invited to join the annual BVI ShakeOut, a drill to practise the best way to stay safe during an earthquake. The BVI ShakeOut is part of International ShakeOut Day, held annually on the third Thursday in October that attracts millions of participants globally. According to DDM Training Manager, Carishma Hicks, drills … Continued
Executive chefs, kitchen managers and supervisors are expected to benefit from a free three-day ServSafe Food Safety Protection Management Course hosted by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization. Human resources personnel and financial officers within the food industry and the Tourism, Agriculture and Health Sectors within … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has made breakthroughs in several burglaries with four arrests in break-ins around Tortola in past two weeks. Detectives charged both Thurman Smith, 43, of Old Plantation and Eric Casey, 30, Scatliffe Alley with the burglary and theft of two generators, one Stihl blower, two vacuums and a power wash … Continued
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge ordered Texas to suspend the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S., calling it an “offensive deprivation” of a constitutional right by banning most abortions in the nation’s second-most populous state since September. The order Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman is the first legal blow to … Continued
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A powerful earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan early Thursday, killing at least 23 people as the death toll continued to creep higher. At least another 200 people were injured, an official said. The death tally was expected to rise even further … Continued
Last evening October 5th at a meet and greet hosted by the Rotary Club of Road Town for Olympian Chantel Malone, Miss BVI Contestant number 1 Reba Smith addressed the audience and shared her platform with the BVI public. Smith said, “Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced. It affects … Continued
