In a recent Government Information Services release, it was announced that Mr. Marcus Solomon has been appointed to the post of Director of the Department of Waste Management. Mr. Solomon’s appointment comes as the Ministry of Health and Social Development seeks to further enhance and develop the Territory’s waste management solutions and strategies. Mr. Solomon … Continued
Eighty-three public officers are among a group of persons that recently received certification in very high frequency (VHS) radiotelephone usage. This was confirmed in a government commissioned media release that said the programme is part of the Department of Disaster Management’s (DDM) training series. DDM Training Manager Carishma Hicks said that interest in the use … Continued
The 2022 Miss British Virgin Islands, Jareena Penn will represent the British Virgin Islands at the 60th edition of the Jaycees Queen Show in Antigua, WI. The show is slated for Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Antigua Recreation Ground. Chairperson of the Miss British Virgin Islands pageant committee, Natalie Hodge, said that this is … Continued
On Tuesday, 25 July, 2023, over 40 Auto Mechanics from within the Territory took part in a NAPA Automotive Electrical A to CAN Training, fully powered by VI Motors. The highly-anticipated 3-hour training was held at Maria’s by the Sea with NAPA Auto Tech Instructor, Mr. Randy Cowan, via an online communications platform. Mr. Juan … Continued
Summer Sizzle BVI is excited to announce Joy Red as host for the 13th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI Fashion & Lifestyle Destination Event scheduled for July 27 – 30, 2023. Thursday events kicked off with The Culture & Style White Party at Loose Mongoose with performance by Hashim The Dream and guests danced to the … Continued
During a press engagement earlier this week, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided an update on his government’s intention to bring forth the territory’s first referendum. The Premier, who recently announced that the resolution for the referendum had been gazetted, said that there is significant legislative work that needs to take place before the … Continued
Leader of the Opposition, At Large Representative the Honourable Ronnie Skelton, has shared the view that while certain acts on schedule for the Emancipation Festival Village do have an audience in the Territory, they do not reflect the true nature of what the Emancipation Festival is known to represent. He spoke at a recent sitting … Continued
The Minister for Communication and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer, has vowed that his ministry is doing all in its power to resolve the existing issues that have led to the recent closures of the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport. Minister Rymer made the promise during a press conference on Thursday, July 27, that was attended … Continued
Parents and guardians are being urged to implement systems during the 2023 Emancipation Festival celebrations to enhance the safety of their children or young relatives. The plea comes from the Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley. He said, “The participation of our children in the various activities during festival, such as our … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is taking the lead in helping our community stay cool, hydrated, and healthy as the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean region continues to experience a blistering heatwave. As the leading healthcare provider in the Territory, the BVIHSA is not just offering advice, the organization is also offering an action … Continued
