The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has proudly joined in the support of the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA) in a collaborative effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In a media release BVIHSA said, “Under the guidance of our Acting CEO and Medical Advisor to VIAA, Dr. June … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is pleased to announce that Kinisha Forbes has been appointed as the new Director of Programme Strategy effective 12 September, 2023. In this role, Ms. Forbes will provide leadership and direction in the development of the Agency’s immediate and longer-term plans while managing the Programme Strategy Department. … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that the Ministry of Health and Social Development recently handed over the keys to a new home to the daughter of housing recipient Miss Casandra Sutton as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. Miss Shantell Chinnery accepted the keys on behalf of her mom who … Continued
The Associate Members of the United Nations (UN) regional commissions in Latin America and the Caribbean and the Pacific have indicated their readiness for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda from 27th–30th May 2024. The representatives of Aruba, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Cook Islands and Guadeloupe at … Continued
A Caribbean island that has transformed from a barren moonscape to a lush wildlife sanctuary in just a few short years has been made one of the biggest protected areas in the Caribbean. The new designation is the result of the ongoing efforts of the government of Antigua and Barbuda, particular the Department of Environment … Continued
Up to 55 million projected dementia cases by 2050 could be delayed or avoided. Despite advances in drug development, the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association(VIAA) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) warns that risk reduction remains the only proven prevention tool VIAA and ADI are calling on governments to urgently fund more research on risk-reduction, introduce strategies, … Continued
The Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour say they are thrilled to announce its official New Year’s Eve event. On December 31st, 2023, the grounds of VGYH will be transformed into a premier event space bringing the best of the BVI to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. The event will feature a wide selection of entertainment, a vibrant … Continued
Wally Castro Marine, the organizers of the Xmas in July 2023 event have donated $6,000 to Beyond the Reef, a nonprofit organization in the British Virgin Islands that focuses on marine environmental education and preservation efforts. The donation came from the sale of the official reusable tumblers, which was one of the event’s environmental protection … Continued
Riddim Up Bartending School has just completed another highly successful course with eight students graduating after successful completing requirements. The cohort of graduates who are now certified bartenders are: Frances de Castro, Diondra Hodge, Jubal Jones, Jieunick Mingo, Janeive Green Dandy, Natoya Green, Garth Dandy, and Darren Henry. The course has been designed to … Continued
The third Hunt for the Cure fundraiser for the annual CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure takes place this Saturday, September 02, 2023. The car rally is organised in collaboration with the BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) and starts from the bank’s carpark at Wickham’s Cay, Road Town at 10:00am. All proceeds will go to the … Continued
