The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) completed a successful visiting mission to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from 25th-28th August to hear firsthand local views on the full decolonization of the Territory, the state of the BVI’s relationship with the United Kingdom (UK), and perspectives on the political future of the BVI. From … Continued
The political climate in the Virgin Islands is set to intensify as the Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton, prepares to move a motion of no confidence against Premier Dr. Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley. The motion, detailed in the Order Paper for the Nineteenth sitting of the House of Assembly scheduled for Tuesday, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is excited to announce its new training agreement for the hospitality sector with Forbes Travel Guide (FTG). With over 60 years in the hospitality sector Forbes Travel Guide will share their expertise on all aspects of the guest experience that takes a thoughtful, gracious, and … Continued
Enya Glasgow, the newly crowned winner of Top Model VI 2024, is set to captivate the fashion world with a series of prestigious runway appearances. Enya, hailing from Tortola, British Virgin Islands, will showcase her talent at some of the industry’s most celebrated events, beginning in New York and culminating in London. Enya’s journey kicks … Continued
Longstanding Civil Servant Mr. Elory Tubull has died at the age of 73. The announcement was made by his family in an official notice. Turnbull served in various capacities throughout his time as a public servant including: Educator, Chief Education Officer and Permanent Secretary in the then Chief Minister’s Office. Turnbull was also an avid … Continued
Virgin Islander Kegan Brooks recently visited St. Vincent and the Grenadines to attend the funeral of his late Grandfather Mr. Cyril DaBreo who worked for Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands for many years. While there, Kegan Brookes of Pelican Gate School Tortola BVI met with Vybz Kartel and Prime Minister of St. Vincent … Continued
Unite BVI has announced the launch of the 2024 KickStart BVI Small Business Loan Programme, designed to provide financial support and resources to BVI-based entrepreneurs. This initiative aims to stimulate economic growth and development in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) by offering zero-interest loans, free training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The loan programme is open … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) brought the essence of the BVI to life at the prestigious Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, held from August 10–16, 2024. The delegation, led by Director of Tourism Clive McCoy, included International Marketing Manager Feliza Fenty and Regional Business Development Managers Hazel Penn (Canada … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) recently welcomed Dr. Loay Jabre, an HLSCC alumnus (A.S., Natural Science ’10) and Postdoctoral Investigator from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) in Falmouth, Massachusetts for a two-week exploratory study and training visit. Director of Marine & Maritime Studies, Susan Zaluski explained that … Continued
2023 Virgin Islands Princess De’Nya Winter will representing the Territory of the Virgin Islands in the 2024 Miss Caribbean Cultural Princess Pageant in Hollywood FL slated for this October. Voting site is open! 🗳️ Click the link to vote https://www.pageantplanet.com/getShortCode/Y2FyaWJiZWFuLWN1bHR1cmFsLXByaW5jZXNzLTIwMjQ= 🗳️$2/Vote 🗳️One can vote as many times as they would like. 🗳️Voting begins July 22, 2024 🗳️Voting … Continued
