Thirty-five persons have received training from Ambipar Response in best practices for managing oil spill events. The sessions were held on February 8 to 10 and February 13 to 16 and covered essentials of managing oil spill response including contingency planning, responder safety, spilt oil behaviour, oil containment and removal, and shoreline management. Director of … Continued
The Financial Services Industry professionals turned out in scores to celebrate their colleagues for the Financial Services Awards 2022 during a Cocktail Reception that took place on February 15, 2023 at the newly opened LvL3 Rooftop Prime Restaurant in Road Town, Tortola. Acting Premier Honourable Kye Rymer congratulated the financial services industry for their continued … Continued
Over 30 Virgin Islands public sector workers have been trained and certified in Shock Responsive Social Protection System. The workers which spanned various departments in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, the Ministry of Finance and the Department of Disaster Management engaged in a four-day workshop on the importance of preparing for any shocks, … Continued
Summer Sizzle BVI says they have created a winning platform for BVI models and other fashion industry creatives by providing unparalleled professional training and mentorship from globally renowned fashion designers, top models, celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and photographers. They are celebrating and championing the successes of fashion professionals who gained their start on the Summer … Continued
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins is asking for the public’s help in ending the rise in violence marked by recent spate of firearm incidents around the Territory. The Commissioner noted the need for wise counsel from those with family members and friends who are either aware of or participating with individuals discharging firearms and inflicting … Continued
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer has said that his ministry stands ready and committed to support every effort to enhance the system of airports in the Territory. Honourable Rymer’s comments come on the heels of the Territory’s participation in the recently held Airport Expansion summit for Latin America and the Caribbean held … Continued
Climate response and energy savings measures in a functional layout were on the agenda during stakeholder discussions on the new West End Ferry Terminal (WEFT) held on February 15 and 16. The meetings were held to finalise the new terminal’s conceptual designs, facilitated by RDA Contract Supervisor and Project Manager Sergio Dantas and Community Liaison … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to celebrate the life of the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt and will be observing the 23rd anniversary of this commemorative occasion on March 5. Mr. Stoutt considered as one of the Territory’s greatest visionary leaders will be remembered this year under the theme, “Country Man Comes to … Continued
A shooting incident occurred late last evening Saturday February 18th, 2023 and has left one male nursing injuries. The Royal Virgin Islands Police confirmed the incident by stating, “The RVIPF confirms a shooting incident late last night in the Long Bush area. One male is being treated for injuries at the hospital. No further information … Continued
In a recent Government Information Services release issued on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Cabinet made the decision to begin issuing outstanding increments to public officers. Cabinet has decided to pay eligible public officers performance year increments, with arrears, for 2018 and 2019 to commence immediately and be substantially completed by end of the Second Quarter … Continued
