The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is delighted to share the successful collaboration with local confectioner Ms. Jehree D. Clarke of JD’s Candies and Windstar Cruises. Ms. Clarke has recently been welcomed as a vendor for Windstar Cruises’ Wind Surf to deliver her signature coconut fudge when the ship calls to the British Virgin Islands. The coconut fudge will be added … Continued
Local singers performing a range of genres will highlight the first edition of Cultural Thursdays at Carrot Bay tomorrow, 4thJanuary 2024. Performances will highlight the talented residentsof the First District featuring gospel, reggae, and country and western, reflecting the music enjoyed in the islands through the years. Two local carolling groups will also perform as they close the Christmas season and celebrate the new year. Committee President Monica Howson … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced its intention to launch a website specific to track the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations. This is in line with the Virgin Islands Modern Governance Approach, “Government Business at its Best”, launched at the end of July last year, to further the implementation of … Continued
Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Basdeo Panday, 90, died on Monday January 1st, 2024. The news was conveyed in a statement on Facebook by his daughter Mickela Panday which prompted numerous statements of condolence by the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader respectively. Panday had recently received medical treatment in the US. Accordingly, to … Continued
Shortly after 8pm last evening Monday January 1st, a home in the residential area of Kingston Tortola erupted in flames. Nearby residents reported hearing a loud explosion and thereafter the house was quickly engulfed in flames. Inside the home were two elderly sisters and a pet. One was successful in escaping while the other remained … Continued
The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has initiated the implementation of its Blue Economy Roadmap, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). From November 20 – 24, 2023, meetings were conducted with key stakeholders representing the public sector, private sector, and non-government organisations (NGOs) as part of a comprehensive consultancy … Continued
Virgin Gorda resident Mr. Sydney Wheatley has received the keys to his brand new home just in time for the holiday season. This latest handover is part of the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. Mr. Wheatley is one of three sister island residents who have received their new home in … Continued
Sixty-Five (65) persons are now British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands, having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty. The new citizens were processed during a ceremony held at Government House on December 14. Congratulatory remarks were made by His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin CMG, Premier and Minister … Continued
Eleven individuals are now registered as British Citizens after being previously naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens. During a ceremony held at the Government House on Tuesday, December 19, the individuals recited the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty the King, as well as the Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom. The new citizens … Continued
68 Preference Shareholders are said to receive Dividend cheques from Tortola Pier Park Ltd. (“TPPL”) starting this week. The payment of 2022 dividends have been approved by the TPPL Board in the amount of US$511,232.00, with the largest Investor which is BVI Social Security Board receiving US$442,500.00. Payments are ready for collection from today Thursday, … Continued
