The British Virgin Islands (BVI) remains committed to complying and upholding international sanctions showcased in this week’s edition of the BVI360° series. The report titled, Global BVI: Enforcing International Sanctions, underscores how the BVI plays its part in the current sanctions directives following the Russian Federation’s military invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022. The … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) financial services industry was lauded as the most successful in the Caribbean by Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) consultant, Dr. June Soomer. Dr. Soomer made the comment during her presentation on the BVI’s National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) to the financial services sector during BVI Finance’s … Continued
I am writing this Wheatake on Leadership because where we are at the crossroads in our Territorial development, we need the type of leadership that understands where we came from, where we are, and where we want to go collectively. This implies that leadership is “complex and multifaceted, requiring flexible problem-solving and cultural agility.” The … Continued
On 1 July 2022, the Zonta Club of Tortola presented the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) with a cheque for $7,000 at a reception hosted at the Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) in Paraquita Bay. HLSCC’s Vice President for Academic Affairs and Zonta Club Founding Member, Dr. Arlene Smith-Thompson explained that funds were … Continued
In a message to their clients, owner of Anegada Express Mr. Doug Riegels informed residents that Anegada Express Ferry has decided to shut down operations until November due to operation cost and slow tourism season. The message read, “With the slowing of the tourism season, and ever-increasing costs of operation (mainly diesel fuel), a decision … Continued
It was a night of celebrations as the Valley Sound Lions Club and Leo Club welcomed its new Board of Directors for the 2022/2023 Lionistic year. The Boards were sworn in at the Clubs’ joint annual installation Dinner Ceremony held at, the Top of the Baths Restaurant and Bar on Sunday 26th June 2022. Lion … Continued
In Whestake 49, I reflected on diversity as a characteristic of B. V. I. population and culture. In this episode I will reflect briefly on “Unity in Diversity” as a possible goal to aim for in our present environment. I believe this concept is easy to understand because God has created each of us as … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has updated Caribbean leaders on the progress of government reform at the 43rd Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Paramaribo, Suriname from July 3 to 5. Premier Wheatley told the regional meeting of Presidents, Prime … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull has stated that residents and visitors of the Anegada community should refrain from visiting the conch mounts due to the recent disposal of Shortfin Pilot Whale carcasses that were in the area. Minister Turnbull said, “Due to the scope of works that were recently conducted … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is thankful to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres for the UN’s support to the Virgin Islands for COVID-19 response and sustainable development. The Premier and Mr. Guterres met in the margins of the 43rd Meeting of the Conference of the … Continued
