Director of the Central Statistics Office Mr. Raymond Phillips has stated that the success of this year’s national and housing population census will depend heavily on the quality of the enumeration process. Mr. Phillips said enumerators play the most important role in the conduct of the census exercise and that the success of the exercise … Continued
Some 32 new officers are now officially on duty signaling their completion of six months of basic police training. At a commencement ceremony held last Thursday, His Excellency the Governor John Rankin, Commissioner of Police Mark Collins, and HLSCC President Dr. Richard Georges offered their commendations and support while celebrating with the new officers, instructors, … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVHSA) is pleased to announce the reopening of the North Sound Clinic on Virgin Gorda, with Clinical Services scheduled to resume from Monday, May 22, 2023. The clinic in North Sound, Virgin Gorda, will be offering doctor and nurse visits on both Mondays and Fridays initially. This change is in … Continued
FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (“FirstCaribbean”) and Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited announced today that the sale of FirstCaribbean’s business in Grenada to Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited has received approval from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. The banks further announced that the process of transferring FirstCaribbean’s clients to Grenada Co-Operative Bank Limited is expected to be completed … Continued
Officers of the RVIPF Marine Branch are gathering the needed details to determine the cause of a boating accident that claim the life of one man. Bakimba George, 28, of the Valley, Virgin Gorda was injured and subsequently died of injuries sustained in the incident. Initial investigations indicate that about 6:30pm Wednesday evening a male … Continued
Summer Sizzle BVI, the Caribbean’s premiere summer event is an eclectic fusion of Fashion, Art, Music, and Culture scheduled for July 26 – 31, 2023 in the British Virgin Islands. The event in its 13th year is a spectacular fashion and lifestyle destination event with a schedule designed to showcase BVI culture, diversity, local and … Continued
A total of 8 young women have been introduced to the Blue Economy following the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) first-of-its-kind three-day Blue Economy workshop. Vice President of Academic Affairs at HLSCC, Dr. Arlene Smith-Thompson explained that the workshop was part of ‘LEAP’ – a pilot programme funded … Continued
Last Wednesday, Loose Mongoose had the opportunity to showcase some of the newest flavours to its establishment with an intimate wine & tapas pairing amongst a few friends and patrons. Their Newest Chefs in the kitchen, Chef Imran Ashton and Gerardo Villavicencio, did a fantastic job fusing their Caribbean and Mexican cooking styles to bring … Continued
A three-stage strategy has been announced by the Department of Waste Management to tackle waste in the Virgin Islands. Acting Manager Mr. Neville Allen said at a recent District One community meeting that the department will seek to implement the action plan which has a short-term, mid-term and a long-term plan for tackling the Territory’s … Continued
Chief Executive Officer at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Mr. Guy Lester Malone has reiterated the commission’s commitment to a positive creating digital environment that has zero tolerance for any form of harassment or abuse. Mr. Malone said it is important for everyone to stand against cyberbullying and help promote a culture of kindness, empathy … Continued
