The Commission of Inquiry Implementation Unit is advising the public that it has reported to the Governor and Premier on the status of work completed up to the end of October 2022. Based on the timelines agreed in the Framework for Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report and Other Reforms, the … Continued

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging the community to be mindful of the use and abuse of antibiotics and other microbials that can lead to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents.  As a result of drug resistance and … Continued

Monday, 28th November is a public holiday in the Virgin Islands. The 1949 Great March and Restoration Day holiday commemorates the historic demonstration on Sunday, 24th November 1949 that was led by Theodolph Faulkner, Isaac “Glanny” Fonseca, Carlton deCastro, and over 1,500 Virgin Islanders who marched through the streets of Road Town to the Commissioner’s … Continued

Ms. Janice Nibbs joins the cadre of local authors with the release of her first book I Want to be a Thatcher Man on Wednesday, November 30. Ms. Nibbs said that an experience while working as the Deputy Chief Librarian caused her to realise that she had to contribute to preserving the culture of the … Continued

Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Honourable Shereen Flax-Charles is currently attending the Fourth Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Trade in Antigua today. The Junior Minister will engage in discussions in the area of strengthening OECS trade policy coordination through Establishing National and OECS Trade Policy Committees. … Continued

The following is a statement from the National Democratic Party on the recent arrest of former Chairman Myron V. Walwyn. A few weeks ago, The National Democratic Party (NDP) noted the announcement of the arrest of Former Chairman, Myron V. Walwyn. Having now properly considered the matter, and out of utmost respect for the justice … Continued

25 Public Officers were awarded for exemplary customer service at the Public Service Star Membership Club pinning ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Government House Reception Hall where awardees were personally congratulated by His Excellency the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin and Deputy Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr for their high level of … Continued

Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn has said that the Virgin Islands early warning sirens now have better connectivity and enhanced remote activation capacity following improvements carried out this week. Mr. Penn said that sounding and monitoring the response of each individual siren unit remotely means better emergency alerting Territory-wide. “This latest improvement means that … Continued

Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is recording spike in theft from motor vehicles and is asking the public to ensure that vehicles are locked when not in use particularly in parking lots during the day and overnight. Four separate incidents were reported in the last week where cash, bank cards, cellular phones and tools were … Continued

On November 5th, 2022, the BVI Rotary family held their annual Rotary Foundation Dinner under the theme, “Shades of Rotary’. The grand affair which took place at Maria’s By the Sea, and coincided with District Governor for District 7020 Deborah Howell’s official visit to the Territory.  Despite the inclement weather that evening, the dinner was … Continued