The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has noted a recent increase in the number of persons testing positive for COVID-19 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The Organization believes that this increase in positive cases serves as a reminder that the Covid-19 virus persists, necessitating ongoing caution and proactive measures to ensure … Continued
“Something you would expect a government to implement in 5 – 10 years” Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Deputy Governor Sharleen Dabreo-Lettsome made this remark while speaking about the COI Reforms in the latest episode of the Government Business At Its Best – TableTalk, which focused on the topic of “Greater Transparency”. She … Continued
Kyron McMaster continued to display his excellent form on Thursday, handing the world number 1 ranked Karsten Warholm an upset to win at the Zurich Diamond League. Running out of lane 6, McMaster who is ranked third in the men’s 400-metre hurdles, stormed to victory, edging Warholm at the finish line in photo finish to … Continued
The resources available to some Associate Member Countries (AMCs) are extremely scarce and have resulted in the existence of several gaps which are hindering these countries from achieving the objectives needed for the 2030 agenda for sustainable development in the fight against climate change. This is due to the disparity in the governing laws and … Continued
Halstead “JR” Chiverton has attributed his lifestyle change to his cousin Samuel France who he said kept it real with him approximately a decade ago after seeing the trajectory his life was taking. At the time of the exchange between the two cousins, Chiverton was widely known for his basketball talent – representing the national … Continued
Mrs. Monel Nickie has been appointed as the Acting Sister Islands Coordinator, effective November 1, 2021. Mrs. Nickie previously served as Virgin Gorda’s District Officer, where she gained valuable knowledge and experience in the administration of the Sister Islands. As Sister Islands Coordinator, she will lead the Sister Islands Programme Unit, which includes District Officers … Continued
Caribbean leaders are once again reawakening to the value of regional airline LIAT amid complaints about the service provided by InterCaribbean Airways. A week ago, St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minster Ralph Gonsalves criticised InterCaribbean Airways for its service, stating that he was awaiting proposals for a new LIAT. He said that the Turks … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is encouraging teachers across the territory to get outside of their comfort zones for the upcoming school year. Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe called on teachers to utilise non-traditional teaching methods to enhance the engagement of students during classroom sessions. She at the time … Continued
Riddim Up Bartending School has just completed another highly successful course with eight students graduating after successful completing requirements. The cohort of graduates who are now certified bartenders are: Frances de Castro, Diondra Hodge, Jubal Jones, Jieunick Mingo, Janeive Green Dandy, Natoya Green, Garth Dandy, and Darren Henry. The course has been designed to … Continued
The third Hunt for the Cure fundraiser for the annual CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure takes place this Saturday, September 02, 2023. The car rally is organised in collaboration with the BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) and starts from the bank’s carpark at Wickham’s Cay, Road Town at 10:00am. All proceeds will go to the … Continued
