More than 60,000 passengers have accessed the City of Road Town with the Park and Ride Shuttle Service launched one year ago. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer said that the service which provides essential transportation around the city has been a “resounding success”. Honourable Rymer said, “We have seen … Continued

Improving contractors and suppliers’ capacity to effectively respond to bidding opportunities was the centre focus when the RDA held its first Procurement Workshop for 2023 on Virgin Gorda. A clear illustration on the bidding process and the processes involved in bidding for contracts was outlined to the contractors and suppliers, as well a new topic; … Continued

The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting a training programme for public officials on Shock Responsive Social Systems (SRSP) in the Virgin Islands. The training workshop will be held from February 14 to 17 in conjunction with the World Food Programme (WFP). The four-day workshop aims to foster a multi-stakeholder dialogue on … Continued

After four months of intense training, twenty-one local entrepreneurs are now more equipped to navigate the economy since receiving certificates of certification or participation from the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship’s accelerator programme. The entrepreneurs received their certificates during a certificate ceremony on 26 January 2023 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. The Branson Centre of … Continued

Up to 45% Of Some Debts Will Be Excused The BVI Health Services Authority has sought to ease the burden of medical debt faced by a number of persons in the community with the launch of its debt relief programme. The initiative is aimed at making overdue medical bills easier to pay. The programme is aimed … Continued

In a recent statement, the BVI Christian Council denounced recent crime and gun violence.  The statement read, “We are saddened to learn that, yet another young man has succumbed to an untimely death due to gun violence. We offer up our prayers to God for the family and friends of the victim. The BVI Christian … Continued

Renowned sportsman and past Director of the department of Youth Affairs & Sports Patrick O. Harrigan has died.  Harrigan popularly known as “Guava Tart” by peers passed away on Wednesday February 8th, 2023 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith hospital. He was 65.  He was known as an avid Basketball player, Administrator and Starter.  Tributes have … Continued

Centenarian Mrs. Othelia Stevens of the Valley Virgin Gorda who recently celebrated her 101 birthday has passed away. Stevens passed away last evening Tuesday February 7th, 2023.  Stevens who was originally from East End Tortola, migrated to Virgin Gorda once married.  In an invited comment by our agency, 9th District Representative Hon. Vincent O Wheatley … Continued

CIBC FirstCaribbean has copped another prestigious award for the great strides the regional bank has made in the digital banking space. In naming the bank “Best Digital Transformation Bank 2022”, The European, a London based global financial publication, said the decision was based on the “bank’s efforts and strides made in digital banking, e-products, internet … Continued

Nine persons are now trained as Fit Testers as part of a respiratory protection programme for healthcare workers. Chief Nursing Officer, Ms. Jascinth Hannibal said Fit-testing is one part of a comprehensive respiratory protection programme geared towards managing respiratory hazards in healthcare facilities for the benefit of healthcare workers and patients. Ms. Hannibal said healthcare … Continued