The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has launched a call for research proposals on how to deal with the problem of Sargassum seaweed in the Caribbean region. In the last few years, the region has experienced massive influxes of Sargassum, which have threatened the marine ecosystems, economy and public health of the Caribbean countries. … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade the Honourable Lorna Smith OBE recently detailed her short to medium-term plans to address the issue of unemployment, particularly in the case of young males and females in the Territory before the House of Assembly. At the time, Smith was responding to a question posed … Continued
Residents across the territory will have the opportunity to win a luxurious 2024 Changan UNI-T vehicle once successful in the Rotary Club of Central Tortola’s Grand Raffle. The brand is the latest addition to the showroom of Tortola Auto Group (TAG) and is presently rated as the number one Chinese brand, ranking first among China’s … Continued
Residents are being advised by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to take proactive measures to secure all vehicles, following an increase in reports of theft from vehicles. The RVIPF made the plea in a media release on Monday, confirming reports of individuals attempting to gain unauthorized access to vehicles by pulling at the … Continued
The Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital has been granted full accreditation from the esteemed accrediting body DNV-GL (Det Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd), making it the first Caribbean institution to be recognized by the organisation. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr. June Samuel, made the announcement during the recent … Continued
Teachers of the Elmore Stoutt High School are presently on strike after opting to sit out of classes on the first week of the 2023-2024 school year. According to information received from some of the teachers, the poor working conditions are among the many issues persistently affecting the teachers from executing their duties. Premier and … Continued
During a recent session in the House of Assembly, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley faced a series of inquiries from the Honourable Julian Fraser, the Representative for the Third District, regarding the government’s intentions concerning the removal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay waters. Fraser’s initial question highlighted the long-standing issue of derelict yachts … Continued
A Crown Land Allocation Register is set to be established in the British Virgin Islands in the not too distant future. This is according to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley, who made the announcement on the Government of the Virgin Islands programme “Table Talk”. … Continued
On Tuesday, September 12, Honourable Kye Rymer, the Minister for Communications and Works, engaged in discussions with members of Hertfordshire County Council, United Kingdom. Those discussions focused on road infrastructure development and fire and rescue services in the Virgin Islands. In a recent release, it was reported that Honourable Rymer, during those discussions, highlighted the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is pleased to announce the commencement of its Internship Program, a critical initiative aimed at providing students in the Territory with valuable real-world experience while preparing them for their future careers. Under the guidance of Mrs. Patricia Blaize-Adams, the HR Manager at the BVI Ports Authority, this programme … Continued
