Walkers Barrister Akeem Robinson Called to BVI Bar Walkers is delighted to announce that the BVI Bar Association has welcomed a new local Barrister to its ranks, Akeem Robinson. Akeem was called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court by the Honourable Acting Justice Jean M. Dyer at a hearing held at Sakal … Continued
Lobster Season is here, and the delicious aroma fills the air! It is “A decade of decadent celebration” as the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) celebrates the 10th year of the Anegada Lobster Festival (ALF). From November 25 to 27, this festival will welcome foodies from around the world to Anegada to celebrate … Continued
Full statement by Myron V Walwyn on his arrest. Earlier today I was arrested and charged for Breach of Trust by a public official in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Wall Project. While I have privately and publicly professed my commitment to good governance, I have also reinforced this fact with my willingness … Continued
The reemergence of Ebola and the continuous presence of COVID and Monkey Pox were highlighted by health officials during the recent International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) ceremony that was held at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Some of the speakers at the ceremony which was held on 18th October 2022 were Chief Medical Officer … Continued
On Saturday evening, among the Territory’s leading business executives, members of Government, and visiting regional guests, CCT’s Chief Executive Officer, Averad Penn, was awarded the BVI Investment Club’s (BVIIC) Corporate Leadership Award. The award was given during the BVIIC’s 30th Anniversary Black Tie Dinner. The award acknowledges and celebrates exemplary leadership that has a significant … Continued
Public Officers at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour and the Premier’s Office have been trained on the central fisheries GIS database that is being developed for handover to the Government of the Virgin Islands. The training and wider marine governance discussions was conducted from October 24 to 28 … Continued
Her Excellency, Dr. the Honourable June Soomer, Chair of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus Council will be participating in The UWI Open Campus British Virgin Islands (BVI) Graduate Recognition Ceremony slated for Wednesday, November 2, 2022. The Ceremony, scheduled for 4:00 p.m., at the UWI Open Campus Site in Paraquita Bay, … Continued
CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced four new one-off scholarships for female finance students in honour of retiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Colette Delaney, the first woman to head the regional bank. In making the announcement recently, incoming CEO Mark St. Hill hailed his predecessor as a “champion for women, girls and diversity and inclusion at our … Continued
The Virgin Islands’ delegation led by Minister for Communication and Works the Honourable Kye Rymer to the recently concluded Routes World 2022 forum in Las Vegas, USA is said to have scored some very promising leads for increasing airlift to the Territory. The delegation also included officials from the VI Airports Authority headed by Managing … Continued
Police arrested and charged two persons in less than a month for burglary as burglaries spike on Virgin Gorda. Police charged Orville Christopher of Sea Cows Bay for illegally entering a villa in Long Bay. He appeared before the Magistrate’s Court and was remanded. In that burglary, jewelry was taken along with grocery items. Timron … Continued
