IRIS PENN SMITH CLINIC IN EAST END TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO ONGOING ELECTRICITY RELATED ISSUES

The BVI Health Services Authority is notifying the public that due to ongoing electricity-related issues, operations at the Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End have been suspended until further notice. Residents in the East End areas are therefore encouraged to access healthcare services at the Rosalind Penn Health Center in Long Look until the … Continued

DEPUTY PREMIER HOSTING 1ST BVI BANKING EXPO

Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith OBE in partnership with Unite BVI and other contributors is hosting the Virgin Islands very first Banking Expo on June 6th, 2024 at Treasure Isle hotel from 9am-3pm. Smith in speaking with 284 media stated the importance for persons in the finance sector in the … Continued

HIREBVI TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL CAREER EXPOSITION

The annual HireBVI Career Exposition will take place on Friday, May 31st, 10am to 2pm at the Multipurpose Sports Complex. This exposition promises to expose participants to careers, job opportunities and educational options in the British Virgin Islands. Rekeema Turnbull-Caines, Managing Director stated that, “At HireBVI, we assist and prepare job seekers for a successful … Continued

NO MORE OFF-SEASON: AMERICAN AIRLINES MAINTAINS BVI SERVICE ALL YEAR

American Airlines will offer uninterrupted flight service to the British Virgin Islands throughout 2024, even during the historically slower travel months of July to October. This marks the first time a major carrier has maintained continuous operations to the territory year-round. The BVI Airports Authority announced the new arrangement on Saturday, hailing it as a … Continued

ECCB ORDERS INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF REPUBLIC BANK AMID DELAYED TRANSACTION DEBACLE

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has announced it is commissioning an independent audit of Republic Bank (EC) Limited after over 12,000 customers had their accounts improperly debited due to delayed processing of transactions dating back to 2022. In a strongly-worded statement, the ECCB called the situation “downright unsatisfactory” and stated it has caused hardship … Continued

BELLOWS INTERNATIONAL JOINS CARIBBEAN CELLARS BVI

Bellows international is now in the British Virgin Islands. They have proudly expanded over into the British Virgin Islands under the name Bellows International BVI. Bellows International has operated in the USVI for over 30 years and now quickly making an impact in the BVI, acquiring the Diageo portfolio which includes mega brands like Johnnie … Continued

CAREY OLSEN GIVES BACK TO COMMUNITY

This past week the office of Carey Olsen in the British Virgin Islands proudly gave back to the BVI Community. The agency said, “At the end of 2023, instead of making traditional gifts to our business clients, Carey Olsen (BVI) L.P. opted to make donations to five remarkable local charities chosen by our staff from … Continued