In a pivotal match that may have far-reaching consequences for the legitimate National League title contenders, the Islanders FC secured a crucial 2-1 victory last Sunday, potentially putting Sugar Boys FC out of contention. The latest standings reveal the impact of the weekend’s matches, with VG United maintaining their top position with 28 points from … Continued
The BVI International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC) is pleased to announce that Murray Smith KC will serve as Keynote II speaker for BVI Arbitration Week. Murray Smith KC, a distinguished legal expert with expertise in arbitration, will be delivering a keynote address on “Co-Arbitrator Conflicts: Perceptions of Bias Internationally” In anticipation of his keynote address, … Continued
Games continued in the 2024 Virgin Islands Volleyball Association (VIVA) Power League last weekend with the men’s defending champion Dream Team bouncing back from an opening loss to hand One Mart their second defeat of the season. Playing on Saturday at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, Dream Team swept One Mart 3-0, winning … Continued
Persons seeking jobs within the public service are now required to apply via the new state-of-the-art online talent management system that was recently launched by the Department of Human Resources. The department said the system aims to streamline the application process for positions within the public service and noted that it marks a significant departure … Continued
Four talented athletes from the British Virgin Islands are in Saint Lucia to proudly represent the territory at the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Volleyball Championships. The tournament, spanning from February 23 to 25, promises thrilling volleyball action, showcasing the best talents from eight of the competing Eastern Caribbean countries. In the men’s … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has identified the deceased in a tragic incident that occurred on a barge off Pockwood Pond, Tortola. The victim was 55-year-old Noel Groves, a resident of Pockwood Pond. On Saturday, February 17, the RVIPF received a report of an incident where three males entered a tank on the … Continued
The operation of the temporary generator which supplied the sister island of Jost Van Dyke with electricity for approximately five months reportedly cost the BVI Electricity Corporation a net loss but at no additional expense to residents. This is according to the Minister of Communication and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer who made the disclosure in … Continued
In a joint venture, BVI Finance and the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade have officially launched the “Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme”. This initiative is set to provide students in the Virgin Islands with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Financial Services Industry. “Our aim? To empower more Virgin Islands students … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced the launch of the Women in Policing Initiative, a pioneering effort aimed at fostering inclusivity and empowering women within the organization. The historic initiative, the first of its kind for the RVIPF, was officially launched on February 15th, 2024, making the British Virgin Islands the fourth … Continued
Following close collaboration between the Ministry of Communication and Works and the Taxi and Livery Commission, the two entities have devised new criteria that will be coming on stream soon for the issuing of taxi permits in the BVI. Speaking on the initiative during a recent session of the House of Assembly, Minister for Communication … Continued
