Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. deCastro will be away from the Territory on official duties attending the Education World Forum 2023 in London, United Kingdom from May 5 to 12. The forum provides an opportunity for education ministers, pioneers, policymakers, and experts to come together and deepen international ties through … Continued
Representatives from His Majesty’s Customs were engaged in a two- day workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The participants were trained in areas covering legislation, science and enforcement aspects of the convention. Environmental Officer Argel Horton said CITES is an international agreement between governments with … Continued
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Leverick Bay Resort and Marina is excited to welcome all sponsors, participants and guests back to the 19th Annual Leverick Bay Poker Run, this coming Sunday, May 28th, 2023. Organizers of the Leverick Bay Poker Run say they are excited to have new stops on this year’s … Continued
A shooting incident in Long Look, Tortola this evening Sunday April 30th, 2023 has left one male dead after receiving multiple gunshot wounds. The incident took place shortly before 6pm. The male has not yet been identified. In an official statement the RVIP said, Police can confirm the fatal wounding of a male following … Continued
BVI VODKA was today awarded a silver medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (the “SFWSC”). The largest and most prestigious spirits competition in the world, and nicknamed ‘The Oscars of Spirits, the SFWSC is the pinnacle of spirits contests. Spirits which receive a silver medal are said to be “outstanding spirits that show … Continued
The Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs in Guyana, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, S.C, M.P, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, met with a visiting delegation from the Financial Intelligence Units (FIU) of Trinidad and Tobago and the British Virgin Islands. The delegation comprised Mr. Nigel Stoddard, Director of Acting Director of the FIU, Trinidad … Continued
At-Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has issued a statement regarding her decision to join the Virgin Islands Party in order to form the Government. The newly sworn in Minister said, “I thank the people of the BVI who have voted for me, who have faith in me, who have shown me such overwhelming support and … Continued
80 yards of concrete were poured in just under three hours at the Joint Marine Shore Base Building, Manuel Reef, Tortola. The concrete pour marks the completion of the foundation works, the substructure phase of the building. Works will now switch to the superstructure with the construction of block and column work for the ground … Continued
The recently published Vistra 2030 Report, “Preparing for a New Era of Globalisation,” reveals that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) maintains its position as the top offshore jurisdiction. The report implies that the consistent top rankings may show that businesses and investors prefer established and proven jurisdictions. Since the report’s inception in 2010, the BVI … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be facilitating a series of workshops and public consultation meetings to promote and improve turtle conservation. Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr. Theodore James said the meetings will be conducted in collaboration with the local non-profit Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) and the United Kingdom-based Marine Conservation Society … Continued
