Republic Bank (BVI) Limited say they are proud to announce its official recognition as a member of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC). This significant milestone underscores Republic Bank’s commitment to enhancing financial security, protecting its customers, and reinforcing the stability of the banking sector in the British Virgin Islands. On March 27, 2025, … Continued
The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, a landmark project for special education in the Virgin Islands, is now 81 percent complete. During an official site visit on 29 March, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro, highlighted the project’s significance, stating, “The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre reflects our commitment to … Continued
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges has underscored the importance of continued investment in immunization. Dr. Georges was at the time speaking at a workshop where Primary Healthcare Nurses were provided with essential training to strengthen immunization services across the Territory. The workshop was conducted by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in partnership with … Continued
The 2024 CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure campaign has once again demonstrated the power of community collaboration, raising an impressive $67,000 to support cancer research and the fight against cancer in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). At a special cheque presentation at the CIBC Caribbean Retail Banking Hall, the BVI Cancer Society and National … Continued
The Caribbean is bracing for a heat season expected to begin as early as April, with the potential for heatwaves. According to the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum, while the heat is expected to ramp up in the coming months, it is unlikely to reach the extreme levels seen in 2023 and 2024. CariCOF’s latest Caribbean … Continued
The VI Consortium has reported that in a remarkably historic move that coincides with the conclusion of both Virgin Islands History Month and Women’s History Month, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has appointed Lieutenant Deborah Hodge as Chief of Police for the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) in the St. Thomas-St. John District. The announcement marks … Continued
