The British Virgin Islands Film Commission, hosted a media familirisation breakfast bringing together industry professionals for the purpose of networking. Also known as a “fam” event within the tourism industry, the event attracted 25 local media professionals. The networking event comprised of videography, photography, animation, sound, writing and directing professionals. The day’s event consisted of … Continued
Surrounded by the ambiance and views at Allamanda Estate, the Rotary Club of Tortola installed “Agent Burd” Kelvin D. Liburd as President and a new Board of Directors under a “James Bond” Themed Installation Dinner on Saturday July 1st, 2023. President Kelvin was inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Tortola in 2013, … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has met interim United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs) Hon. David Rutley, MP at an introductory meeting with OT Political Leaders in the Caribbean. At the introductory meeting, Premier Wheatley congratulated Minister Rutley on his appointment as OT Minister which adds to his ministerial portfolio as … Continued
In a recent Government Information Services release, it was announced that Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley will be attending 45th regular meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from July 3 to 5. The meeting will be held under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister of … Continued
On Friday, June 30, Marina Cay, an 8-acre private island just offshore from Beef Island, Tortola, will once again spring to life in its newest iteration, to the delight of local residents, charter boat crews and island-hopping visitors. The new Marina Cay Bar & Grill will be open Wednesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., … Continued
New appointments were made at the BVI Red Cross non-profit’s annual general meeting on 19th June 2023. Ms. Powell replaces Troy K. Christopher who served as Chairman from 2020. Other BVI Red Cross Board Members voted to the Board are: • Mr. Estaban Smith • Mr. Micheal B. Matthews • Mr. Theodore John Secretary Mrs. … Continued
Ten United Nations (UN) agencies have participated in a BVI-UN Sustainable Development Forum hosted by the Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from 13th-15th June 2023. The BVI Government and UN agencies discussed the UN support needed to advance the sustainable development of the islands. On 14th June, a High-Level Dialogue on Sustainable Development … Continued
Government officials from several departments were trained in a two-day workshop to preview the underwater survey processes that were used to create the updated Coastal Resources Atlas. The workshop follows the Government of the Virgin Islands officially receiving the completed Coastal Resources Atlas product which is a detailed map of the entire BVI territorial sea … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley will be attending the 73rd Meeting of the OECS Authority in St. Kitts from June 18 to 19, and the 53rd CDB Annual Heads of Government Meeting in St. Lucia from June 20 to 21. The Premier’s attendance at these official meetings is to continue to … Continued
One of the Rotary Club of Tortola’s key community service projects for the current Rotary year and ongoing project is its Anti-Litter Campaign. The environment, Rotary’s newest area of focus and the Club has decided to become more actively involved in environmental initiatives beyond the occasional clean ups and to do its part to assist … Continued
