The Safe Haven Transitional Centre MH&SD is appealing to the public for their support with their first Thanksgiving Food Drive for vulnerable members of the Virgin Islands. The Food Drive purpose is to assist with restocking the Family Support Network (FSN) food pantry for Thanksgiving. The Food Drive is currently ongoing and will end 17th … Continued
The 2024 events calendar in the BVI has just gotten more enticing. The new seven-day British Virgin Islands Food & Wine Festival (BVIFWF) will add another sumptuous touch to an already exciting line up of events taking place in the territory. This festival also aligns with the new approach to celebrating the annual BVI Food … Continued
Earlier this month the Governor’s Office in collaboration with the Office of Gender Affairs observed International Day of the Girl on 11th October. The aim of this year’s campaign was to highlight inspirational girls who are helping to drive change locally. To mark the occasion, the Governor accompanied by Chief of Staff at the Governor’s … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract for the rehabilitation of the roadway from Hodges Creek Marina to Paraquita Bay at the Cutlass Tower. The contract in the amount of Two million, three hundred and eighty-six thousand, fifteen dollars and ninety-nine cents ($2,386,015.99) was awarded to Northam Construction Ltd and is expected … Continued
In support of the fight against breast cancer, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) held a successful “Pink Bingo” event on Friday, 20 October. This fundraising initiative took place in the Lobby of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. This special Pink Bingo encouraged staff of the BVIHSA to wear pink or hold something Pink … Continued
With a long awaited mix-tape set to be released on October 27, R. City, the dynamic musical duo composed of brothers Theron and Timothy Thomas will have their first LIVE, in person event at Virgin Gorda’s Yacht Harbour’s, More for 2024 on December 31, 2023. The album titled, This is Not a Drill…This is Really … Continued
Organizers of the Caribbean Baking Awards 2024 say they are excited to announce the commencement of the 1st Annual Caribbean Baking Awards being held in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. This pioneering event is destined to celebrate the sumptuous richness of Caribbean baking and the talented artisans behind those mouthwatering concoctions. The team said, “We are … Continued
Eleven (11) customer service leaders in the Public Service have completed the “Train the Trainer- Customer Service Course”, facilitated by Virgin Atlantic Limited. The training was conducted through the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute and engaged individuals in sessions that targeted their understanding of customers and their needs and engaging customers at a professional … Continued
BVI Fashion Designer, Kristin Frazer has represented her company Trèfle since 2008 in various areas of apparel – from swimwear to resortwear, accessories to home furnishings and more recently, Fashion Consulting. This year marks her 15th Anniversary and various events throughout the year has all led up to the final event called THE RUNWAY. “The … Continued
Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Vincent Wheatley is pleased to announce the commencement of the Quality/Infection Prevention and Control Week (QIPC), which runs from 15 to 28 October 2023. The theme for the 2023 observance is “Celebrating the Fundamentals of Infection Prevention.” The theme calls to return to the foundational practices of infection … Continued
