The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged J’Quoi Lloyd, 26, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda, with drug-related offenses, including Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply to Another and Untrue Declaration and Importation of a Controlled Drug. The charges follow a joint operation between RVIPF officers and Customs officials at the … Continued

Following a recent article titled “BVIHSA and Auditor Dian Fahie Issue Public Apology to Lettsome & Malone-Smith,” counsel for the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has issued clarification regarding the circumstances surrounding the public apology. The original article suggested that the BVIHSA’s apology to former employees Mr. Levor Lettsome and Mrs. Cedorene Malone-Smith, stemming from … Continued

Some 50 Law Enforcement Officers have completed a certified Emergency Care and Treatment in Disasters Course. The one-week World Health Organization (WHO) and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) training was facilitated through the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI). Participants were drawn from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Virgin Islands Fire & … Continued

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and its Auditor Dian Fahie have publicly apologized to two BVI residents, Levor Lettsome and Cedorene Malone-Smith, for the harm caused by statements made in a Preliminary Audit Report circulated in November 2021. The statements, which led to the abrupt suspension of both individuals from their roles, have now … Continued

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is gearing up for the highly anticipated return of the BVI Literary Arts Festival (BVI Lit Fest) from 7th to 10th November 2024 – now in its fourth year and third in-person edition. The four-day event, themed “Roots to Routes” and hosted as part of the BVI’s Culture and Tourism … Continued

Caribbean Territories have received strong backing from Governments across the Caribbean to deepen collaboration with the United Nations (UN) system on sustainable development ahead of the 40th Session of the UN Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Lima, Peru where representatives of the countries and territories of the region will gather … Continued

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has recently announced the launch of its Concrete Construction Training Programme, which provides a unique opportunity for individuals to gain internationally recognised certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Applications for this pilot programme are ongoing, with the course set to begin on 4 … Continued

C&W Communications, operators of the Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC brands in the Caribbean have announce the appointment of Maria De Grads as the new General Manager of Flow British Virgin Islands effective October 1, the first female leader in the company’s 58-year history of operations in the Territory. “Maria’s appointment marks a … Continued

TigerQi Architecture by Lavina Liburd, Architect has been listed in the Wallpaper Architects’ Directory 2024. The directory is an “annual round-up of exciting emerging architecture studios”. Wallpaper is one of the top design and architecture magazines boasting a global print circulation of over 100,000 with countless additional devotees online2. TigerQi Architecture by Lavina Liburd Architect … Continued

Kiss the Jeweler, a luxury jewelry company based in the British Virgin Islands, has recently unveiled a captivating new collection of custom-designed watches at an exclusive event aimed at reinvigorating its presence in the regional retail market. The development of this exquisite line began in 2022 and will continue into 2024, reflecting the passion, dedication, … Continued