Residents of the Virgin Islands often hear the call for help, circulated via ‘word of mouth’ or through WhatsApp text blasts with the caption, “URGENT: BLOOD IS NEEDED! Blood is essential to life and health, and the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital has seen its fair share of accident victims, cancer patients or individuals who … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley The fourth quality of leadership I decided to reflect on may be expressed as follows: “Leaderd Should be Ethical and Civic Minded.” After deciding on this topic, I put it down and began to look inwardly to see if within me there was the sincerity needed … Continued
Within moments of stepping back on to home soil on September 15, returning hero, 400m hurdler Kyron McMaster had his audience basking in his positive energy as he was welcomed back in the International Departure Lounge at the Road Town Ferry Terminal by family members, Government officials and media for his brief visit to the … Continued
CIBC FirstCaribbean and Credit Suisse as joint lead arrangers have successfully closed the recently announced USD146.5 million Government of Barbados Dual Currency Facility (USD Blue Bond /BBD Blue Loan). CIBC FirstCaribbean acted as Domestic Lead Arranger and sole Lender for the BBD146.52 million (US73.26 million Blue Loan portion of the transaction and Credit Suisse acted … Continued
The second Hunt for the Cure fund raiser for the annual CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure takes place this Saturday, September 24, 2022 after being rescheduled due to the passage of Hurricane Fiona. The car rally is organised in collaboration with the BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) and starts from the bank’s carpark at Wickham’s … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley In Wheatake 75, I reflected on communication and its relationship to effective leadership. In Wheatake 76, the third quality of effective leadership on which I am reflecting is”Building Strong Working Relationships.” A leader is a builder and a builder has to forge good working relationships with … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley Today I will share an excerpt from the writings of Ed Yong in lieu of Wheatake 77 Before these days of electronic communication and scientific insights into the movements of hurricanes, our forebears followed the behaviour of animals when preparing for a hurricane landfall. The scissors … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that in observance of The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, 19 September 2022. Our warehouses and offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, … Continued
Mr. Jasen Penn has been confirmed to the post of Director at the Department of Disaster Management, having acted since January 2021. Acting Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. said Mr. Penn’s confirmation is retroactively effective as of January 1, 2022. He also commended Mr. Penn for his hard work in the Director capacity, thus far, … Continued
Last evening September 15th, 2022, Kyron McMaster was award a $38,000 check from Sports Minister Sharie de Castro on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands upon his welcome back to the territory. McMaster recently completed very successful athletic achievements over the last two seasons. McMaster who is a two-time Commonwealth Games and North … Continued
