Twenty individuals are now British Citizens after reciting the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom during the British Citizenship Registration Ceremony on November 12. His Excellency the Governor, John J. Rankin, CMG, offered congratulations to the new citizens during the British Citizenship Registration Ceremony at Government House on November 12. … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is seeking qualified applicants with industry experience to apply for membership to its Board of Directors. Applicants must reside in the Virgin Islands and meet all other conditions of eligibility, including but not limited to: being willing and able to make a philosophical or emotional commitment to the board, believing … Continued
Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie has assured all teachers and education stakeholders that his government has made it their top priority to restore schools across the territory, allocating some $8.5 million in the 2022 budget to achieve this goal. The premier made the comment while delivering the territory’s 2022 Budget Speech in the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands under 20 national football team secured their first victory at the CONCACAF U20 Championship in Santo Domingo on Thursday, thanks to 70th minute goal from Luca Chalwell which saw the BVI defeating Sint Maarten 1-nil. Chalwell dribbled across the top of the penalty area and then slotted the ball across the … Continued
Tourism is back and booming in the British Virgin Islands as taxi operators are already starting to reap the benefits of the more than 3500 cruise ship passengers who visited the territory over the last two days. This is according to Director of the Taxi and Livery Commission Jevaughn Parsons who made the statement during … Continued
The Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly (ADH/Home) is the recipient of a MP-30 I (30KW) generator courtesy of Unite BVI. The generator was handed over at a short ceremony on Friday, November 5. This donation is valued at twenty-nine thousand, nine hundred eighty-one dollars and fifty cents ($29,981.50); $20,640 for the generator and optional … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry has announced new dates for further evidence hearings which will commence on November 24. The announcement was made by the COI’s Secretary Steven Chandler in a media release issued on Thursday November 11. According to Chandler, the first of these hearings will see Governor John Rankin presenting further evidence. He said, … Continued
Fresh Water Pond, West End resident Franklyn Smith received the keys to a newly built home on behalf of Troy Smith and the Smith Family as part of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The keys were presented by Minister for Health and Social Development Carvin Malone, who commended his ministry for delivering the project. He … Continued
The Office of Gender Affairs is calling for the protection of women and children in observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Coordinator Tara Sue Morgan said this year’s theme, ‘Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now’ highlights the violence directed against women that not only causes harm to them but … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley has stressed on the importance of Small Island Developing States utilising their respective legislation to collectively accelerate climate resilience in the region. Minister Wheatley made the comment during his recent speech at the United Nations 2021 Climate Change Conference also referred to as COP26. He was speaking during the … Continued
