The Government of the Virgin Islands is joining its regional counterparts in observing Caribbean Statistics Day (CSD) on Friday as it continues to promote the need for up-to-date information and enhanced data collection. In an interview with the Department of Information and Public Relations, Director of the Central Statistics Office, Mr. Raymond Phillips said, “Statistics … Continued

STATEMENT BY MR. BENITO WHEATLEY; SPECIAL ENVOY OF THE PREMIER OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Your Excellencies, You will recall the political crisis in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) earlier this year that was brought to the attention of the C-24 at the UN Pacific Regional Seminar on Decolonization in Saint Lucia from 11th-12th May. … Continued

The 50th anniversary of the first observance of the British Virgin Islands/United States Virgin Islands Friendship Day celebrations will be held on Saturday, October 22. This year’s BVI/USVI Friendship Day is being hosted by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, and will take place in the British Virgin Islands under … Continued

In collective devotion and servitude, the Board of Trustees, Senior Pastor Bishop John I. Cline, the Pastors, and Members of the New Life Baptist Church are pleased to announce the appointment of Jovan Edward Lee Cline to the position of senior pastor. The appointment will be effective January 2023. The decision comes as current Senior … Continued

After a hiatus of five years, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is marking its 55th year of service as a police force this week under the slogan, “Making the right changes for the right reasons.” Police Week officially opened with officers, retired officers and staff of the RVIPF attending service at the New Life … Continued

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries facilitated a round of meetings with fishers throughout the Territory as part of the Darwin Plus Funded Project, “Capacity Building in Fisheries Evidence, Networks and Management in the Virgin Islands”, September 26th – 29th. Representatives from the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI), the UK government’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries … Continued

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour has continued work on The Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan since it was initially introduced to the public for feedback earlier this year. The development of the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan is being done in a phased manner. The process began with a … Continued

As the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) remains steadfast in its quest to deliver four new buildings on the main Elmore Stoutt High School campus, a contract was signed to execute demolition works at the old CTL Building. The RDA in conjunction with the Government of the Virgin Islands has signed the contract for demolition … Continued

Miss Junior BVI 2022 Angelique Lettsome in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Student Government Association, hosted an awareness chat about dementia for students in St. Thomas. The event, which was designed to increase their knowledge about dementia, was led by founding Director of the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association Ms. Edna Williams. … Continued

Collaborating with regional and international partners, improving data collection, making data-driven investments, and implementing structured farm programmes are just a few keys to improving the agricultural sector. This statement is according to Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Premier’s Office, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe whose portfolio includes agriculture and fishing. The Permanent Secretary and Director of … Continued