The Family Support Network received its annual seasonal donation from Drakes Traders Ltd, which it typically puts towards an outreach activity that is most in need of funds. This year, the $5000 will be used to provide the counseling that is essential for individuals to move out of the cycle of abuse and on to a trajectory of independence and self sustenance. Speaking with … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded another COVID-19 related death as active positive cases continue to rise in the territory, surpassing the 100-mark for the first time since August this year. This was confirmed in an epidemiological report published by the BVI Health Services Authority on Wednesday December 22, which said the active cases in … Continued
Residents on Anegada now have a proper facility to access a number of government services following the completion of the Theodolph Faulkner Administration Building which was recently handed over to officials on the sister island. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie said it was fitting that the administration building … Continued
The recent travel restrictions placed by the Federal Republic of Germany on the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories has affected German passengers aboard today’s cruise ship Costa Deliziosa which is berthed in the British Virgin Islands. Following the resurgence of positive COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom, Germany’s government added the UK to its … Continued
Our newsroom has been reliably informed that Flow BVI’s Flagship store in Road Town has been forced to close due to the detection of a positive case by an employee. Earlier this morning Flow issued a statement on its Facebook page to its stakeholders stating, “To our Valued Customers and Stakeholders: We wish to advise … Continued
Veteran Educator, Writer and Cultural Activist, Dr. Patricia Turnbull and Medical Director of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Dr. Domnick Frazer have been awarded The University of the West Indies Alumni Association (UWIAA) BVI Pelican Award for 2021. The Awards were presented to the two outstanding UWI Alumni on December 16, 2021, at a special … Continued
Approximately 100 children within the British Virgin Islands received gifts as part of CCT’s 3rd Annual December to Remember Christmas gift distribution event over the weekend. The event occurred at CCT’s Tortola Pier Park location on Sunday December 19, where children ages 3 to 12 were given items ranging from toys to cell phone devices. … Continued
Following several reports of last-minute cancellations of flights to the British Virgin Islands on InterCaribbean Airways, the regional airline has said that the many cancellations are due to the Turks and Caicos’ Civil Aviation Authority yet to approve their newly acquired aircraft as originally anticipated. This was revealed in a statement issued by InterCaribbean dated … Continued
The Wolues along with VG United and One Love United football clubs were all victorious over the weekend during the continuation of the BVI Football Association’s National Football League. The Wolues defeated Lion Heart FC 4-2 to close the gap between the top 5 five teams to just two points, with the Panther FC leading … Continued
Leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn has released a District 8 Community Newsletter for the purpose of bringing awareness of the issues in the community and in effort to work together to find solutions to social, mental, physical and economic issues.” In speaking on the publication of … Continued
