34 PERSONS RECEIVE STATUS AS BRITISH CITIZENS

34 persons from the territory are now British Citizens after registering for the status. The individuals were previously naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens and according to the British Nationality Act, such persons after May 21, 2002, can apply to the United Kingdom Government to be registered as British Citizens. A ceremony was held at … Continued

INAUGURAL KNOCKOUT CUP NAMED AFTER THE LATE EMMET CAINES

The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) is honouring the late Emmet Caines with the launch of the inaugural Emmett Caines Knockout Cup which will kick off the BVI’s 2023-2024 football season on Saturday, September 16. Competition Manager at the BVIFA, Dean “the Sportsman” Greenaway, made the announcement during the association’s media day on Sunday. Emett Caines … Continued

CRC Seeking $33 Trillion in Reparations from Europe

Caribbean Community Reparations Commission, has announced that they will seek $33 trillion in reparations from European countries for the damages caused by the Atlantic slave trade and colonialism. The CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) has prepared a 10-point plan that outlines the demands and the justification for the compensation. The CRC claims that the European countries, … Continued

RECORD-BREAKING CRUISE PASSENGER ARRIVALS PROJECTED FOR UPCOMING SEASON

Cruise passenger arrivals for the upcoming 2023-2024 season are expected to reach record breaking numbers, with a projection of nearly 800,000 passengers likely to grace the territory. Minister responsible for the BVI Ports Authority, Hon. Kye Rymer, announced the projected figure during a recent session of the House of Assembly. He said the estimated total … Continued

LUKA CHALWELL NAMED TO BE NEXT VI BASSADOR – FULL PROGRAMME TO ROLL OUT SOON

Professional footballer Luka Chalwell is set to become the next VI Bassador for his multiple achievements in the discipline. Chalwell who represents the BVI men’s senior football team helped his side to their first ever CONCACAF Nations League win on Saturday, netting 2 of the 3 goals scored for the territory. He recently created more … Continued

THREE PUBLIC OFFICERS TO RECEIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Three public officers are set to receive training through the Caribbean Administration for Development Administration’s (CARICAD) Mid-Level Leadership Programme. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. Dr. Lavon Chalwell-Brewley, Calveia Scatliffe and Shaquana Vanterpool will participate in training sessions aimed at developing individuals for leadership roles within the Public Service. Permanent Secretary in … Continued

BVIHSA SHINES A LIGHT ON ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has proudly joined in the support of the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA) in a collaborative effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In a media release BVIHSA said, “Under the guidance of our Acting CEO and Medical Advisor to VIAA, Dr. June … Continued

KINISHA FORBES APPOINTED AS NEW DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME STRATEGY AT RDA

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is pleased to announce that Kinisha Forbes has been appointed as the new Director of Programme Strategy effective 12 September, 2023. In this role, Ms. Forbes will provide leadership and direction in the development of the Agency’s immediate and longer-term plans while managing the Programme Strategy Department. … Continued