Caribbean Airlines has announced the launch of Caribbean Iere Mas (CIM), its first J’ouvert band, as part of the airline’s Caribbean Culture Program. This initiative celebrates the vibrant identity of the Caribbean region while providing an unforgettable experience for employees, customers, and Carnival enthusiasts alike. The CIM band promises an exciting, fun-filled, and safe J’ouvert … Continued
At a press conference held today Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at the CCT flagship store in Road Town, executives of the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park supported by major sponsors CCT, 284 Media and House of Luxury, revealed plans to host its annual New Year’s Eve Party with several top local artists as the … Continued
The Safe Haven Transitional Centre has served over 30 bowls of warm soup to vulnerable members of the Virgin Islands community during its Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen Outreach Initiative. The outreach programme carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Development is an annual event for the centre with its major beneficiaries being … Continued
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Republic Bank hosted its highly anticipated second MSME Conference, bringing together entrepreneurs and business owners from across the British Virgin Islands. The conference aimed to address the unique needs and aspirations of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), providing a continuous platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and empowerment. Marion Blyden, … Continued
Kyron McMaster now has another title to his name after being newly minted as Kyron McMaster, OBE. On Thursday 28th November 2024, BVI’s Olympian, who is currently ranked 4th in the world for 400M athletes, Kyron McMaster was honoured and bestowed with the title Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess … Continued
The Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town recently installed new members and a new board of the Early Act Club at the Francis Lettsome Primary School in Greenland, Tortola BVI. Rotary Club Sunrise will serve as sponsor club and administer guidance and support to the new board along with the 25 additional students. In an … Continued
Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, the Disney Treasure, marked a special milestone arriving to the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park for the first time on November 27th, 2024 ahead of its maiden voyage on December 21st, 2024. As part of a longstanding global maritime tradition for all vessels on their first call to a … Continued
Director of Culture Dr. Katherine Smith has announced that the mural, “The Manatee” will be unveiled on Friday at the Bamboushay Lounge in honour the Virgin Islands’ maritime heritage. Dr. Smith said this year, the Culture and Tourism Month has focused on cultural tourism and the Bamboushay Lounge represents a business with a cultural product. … Continued
The Virgin Islands Cultural Food Fair, Book and Art Expo will be held this Friday as part of this year’s Culture and Tourism Month of activities. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sustainable Development, through The Department of Culture will host the much-anticipated event which showcases the diverse and vibrant cultural heritage of the Virgin … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are investigating a tragic marine accident that occurred on Friday 26th November after 6 pm in the vicinity of Saba Rock. Preliminary reports indicate that a 21-foot RHIB collided with a dinghy, resulting in serious injuries to one individual. The victim who has been identified as … Continued
