The Office of Gender Affairs is recognising women for their longstanding contribution to the Virgin Islands in the field of Information Communications Technology (ICT) in observance of International Women’s Day. This year’s observance, under the theme DigitAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality, recognises the numerous contributions from women and girls towards the development of … Continued
On 26 March 2023 the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church (CGBBC) will transition to new leadership. Senior Pastor Elect Reverend Dr. Michael Andre Turnbull and First Lady Elect Minster Shondrea Nicole Turnbull will be installed at a historical service on 26 March 2023 at 4:00 p.m. The transition from Senior Pastor Reverend Dr. Melvin A. … Continued
Two female RVIPF officers are among officers from the United Kingdom Overseas Territories selected to attend training for women in policing to mark International Women’s Day. Acting Inspector Angeline Stevens and Detective Sergeant Sherry-Ann Lavia-Lennon will take part in two weeks’ worth of leadership, mentoring and networking opportunities designed specifically for women in policing. The … Continued
Alric Lenois Corea a stalwart businessman in the Virgin Islands passed away on March 3rd, 2023 at the age of 76. He was born on February 24th, 1947. Mr. Corea was married to the late Judith Titley-Corea and is survived by his 5 children, 12 grand- children and 1 great-grand child, his siblings, extended family … Continued
Greater Advocacy for the Tourism Sector Last year the Board of Directors of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) initiated a working group to explore the feasibility of establishing an organisation to represent the tourism sector which is a main economic pillar in our economy and employer of 65% of the workforce. … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is mixing it up in observance of Family Friday and hitting the runway at UMI’s special Family Friday’s Edition. Officers of the Force and members of the public will strut their stuff coupled with family members to model the latest wear at UMI’s Flagship Store on Friday, March 3 … Continued
The British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC) announced today a new date for its BVI Arbitration Week which will take place on 11-15 March 2024 at the BVI International Arbitration Centre. The event will focus on the critical role the BVI IAC has played in meeting the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of … Continued
Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, the luxury development and management company boasting the island’s largest room and villa inventory, announces the appointment of Mrs. Sharon Flax-Brutus to the newly created position of Managing Partner. Her leadership role took effect immediately. This is a promotion for Mrs. Flax-Brutus who initially joined the company’s leadership team in July … Continued
Territorial At-Large Representative, Hon. Shereen Flax-Charles has joined forces with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement and will be contesting the next general elections as a 9th District Candidate. The announcement was made today at a Press Conference held by the Party’s Chairman and Deputy Chairman, Ronnie W. Skelton and Hon. Melvin Turnbull respectively with Hon. … Continued
His Majesty’s Prison hosted a training session for emergency first responders to develop a plan of action for dealing with fires on the prison grounds. The training session, held on Tuesday, February 21, was presided over by Deputy Superintendent Joe Wilcox. The session featured a representative from the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service, the … Continued
