Preference Shareholders began receiving Dividend cheques yesterday November 25th, 2021 from Tortola Pier Park Ltd. (“TPPL”). The payment of 2019 dividends have been approved by the three member TPPL Board in the amount of US$529,974, the largest Investor which is BVI Social Security Board will receive US$442,500. Payments are ready for collection from today Thursday … Continued
The community outreach event organised for vulnerable individuals and persons living with mental health issues by the staff of Safe Haven Transitional Centre has been called a success. The event focused on the importance of giving back in the spirit of Thanksgiving under the theme ‘See Me, Not My Limitations- SHTC Care Project 2021’. It … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging the community to do its part to reduce vulnerability to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley Smith said the ministry is observing AMR week and emphasis will be placed on what happens when bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses stop being … Continued
Today, I join in sympathy with the Government and People of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, especially all Vincentians living among us in the British Virgin Islands, as I learned of the passing of The Rt. Hon. Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell, KCMG, PC, former Prime Minster of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. As one of … Continued
One of the British Virgin Islands’ most popular annual culinary events is making a strong comeback this year. The Anegada Lobster Festival is getting ready to welcome foodies from the BVI, the Caribbean and international destinations, to the island of Anegada from November 26 to November 28, 2021. Part of the activities roster for the … Continued
A major software update to the BVI Now application for all cruise ship passengers promises to significantly increase visitors’ experience to the British Virgin Islands with loads of new features and content. This was confirmed in a media release from the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) on Wednesday November 24, which said the updates to the … Continued
Opposition Legislator Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull believes that the present Andrew-Fahie led Virgin Islands Party Administration is a failed government, following their recent decision to ignore the people of the territory on a number of topical issues. Turnbull made the comments during the re-enactment of the historical 1949 March on Monday November 22. He said the … Continued
The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labor and Immigration is set to launch a Job Board which will serve as a recruitment hub aligning BVIslanders with job opportunities in the British Virgin Islands. This was announced by Acting Labor Commissioner Mrs. Michelle McLean during the “Education Labor Connect” initiative … Continued
The government of the Virgin Islands has decided through Cabinet to “strongly encourage” all persons who associate with cruise passengers and crew members to become fully vaccinated or undertake a bimonthly COVID-19 testing, following the removal of previous restrictions to cruise passengers. This is according to a recent publication of a post-Cabinet Meeting statement dated … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie has labelled the re-opening of the Taddy Bay International Airport as a victory for the people of Virgin Gorda and the British Virgin Islands, stating that it will significantly boost tourism on the sister island, ultimately impacting the territory’s economy. Premier Fahie made the comments to 284News following the landing of the … Continued
