The funeral for the Former Minister for Health and Social Development, the late Carvin Malone will be held on February 2, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola. The House of Assembly (HOA) announced the details relating to Malone’s funeral service on Friday, stating that the official funeral will commence with a procession … Continued
In an effort to bring about a more cohesive and centralized approach to the planning and execution of festivals and fairs in the territory, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has decided to shift the functions of the Festival and Fairs Committee to the BVI Tourist Board. A recent Cabinet Decision Statement revealed that the … Continued
There is no evidence at this time to support recent claims of a swine flu outbreak in the British Virgin Islands. That’s according to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) who responded to recent social media messages about a potential swine flu outbreak in the territory in a recent statement. While acknowledging respiratory illnesses like … Continued
The BVI Tourist Board’s Regional Marketing Manager RaeNisha Scatlifee recently met with WINAIR and other regional airlines to cultivate strategic partnerships in the regional travel space. Most recently, discussions were held with WINAIR’s Director of Marketing & Sales, Customer Service Manager, and Marketing Manager to explore collaborations. The BVI Tourist Board shared the news in … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved nearly $500,000 to fund the government’s coverage of fuel surcharge on all residential electricity bills during the month of December. The Ministry of Communication and Works announced the special initiative in December 2023, revealing the government’s plan to cover 50 percent of the fuel surcharge associated with … Continued
There may soon be an ease for the residents of Jost Van Dyke who have endured frequent and sometimes prolonged periods without power while local officials work to resolve a fault in the undersea cable that provides electricity to the island. JANUARY 18TH OUTAGE: NEW SCHOOL IN THE DARK 284 Media recently visited JVD for … Continued
In a solid performance at the Chiles Center on Wednesday night, D’Moi Hodge and the Rip City Remix (7-3) continued their winning ways, securing a 110-102 victory against winless NBA G League Ignite (0-14). Hodge ended with an efficient 14 points, converting 66 percent from behind the arc, with seven rebounds and two assists. Teammates … Continued
Premier yacht charter companies The Moorings and Sunsail have announced major expansions to their British Virgin Islands operations to kick off 2024. The sister companies, which run the largest charter fleet in the BVI, recently welcomed 78 new vessels worth $70 million. This includes 19 monohulls, 35 sailing catamarans, and 24 power catamarans. The new … Continued
Teachers, students, parents, and community members united on Saturday, January 20, to lend their hands to the installation of innovative polywood garden beds at the Leonora Delville Primary School on Tortola. This collaborative effort is part of the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity (RESEMBID) funded BVI SMART Schools project, in partnership with Green VI. … Continued
Members of the House of Assembly will honour the life and legacy of former legislator Carvin Malone during a special sitting of the House of Assembly on Thursday, January 25. The session is scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. at the House of Assembly Chamber in Road Town, Tortola. The BVI was immediately sent into … Continued
