DEED OF CONTRIBTUION SIGNED TO ENHANCE RVIPF MARINE BASE

In a Government Information Services release it was announced that the Marine Base of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is expected to be transformed to a 24/7 operation that is bigger, better and able to weather any storm on the completion of the $2,010,000 million-dollar project. A Deed of Contribution from the United Kingdom … Continued

TROY CHRISTOPHER IS NEW CHAIRMAN OF BVI RED CROSS, BEVIN BRAITHWAITE & SYLVIA MOSES APPOINTED AT VC & TREASURER

Press Release The BVI Red Cross welcomes Troy Christopher as its new Chairman; Mr. Bevin Braithwaite as Vice Chair; and Ms. Sylvia Moses as Treasurer. The new appointments were made at Thursday’s annual general meeting. Mr. Braithwaite replaces Mr. Christopher; while Mr. Christopher replaces Mr. Geoffrey Brooks. BVI Red Cross Director Stacy Lloyd commented, “We … Continued

DR. RICHARD GEORGES IS TERRITORY’S FIRST POET LAUREATE

GIS Dr. Richard Georges is the Literary and Cultural Ambassador responsible for promoting the understanding of and appreciation for Virgin Islands history and cultural heritage through poetry. This announcement was made during a ceremony on November 13 where the honour was bestowed on Dr. Georges as he was officially named the Virgin Island’s Poet Laureate. … Continued

PETER HAYCRAFT HONOURED WITH ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that Businessman and Philanthropist Mr. Peter Haycraft was awarded the Order of the British Empire from Her Majesty the Queen for his services to the British Virgin Islands at an Investiture Ceremony today. Mr. Haycraft migrated to the British Virgin Islands in 1959 to run a … Continued

THE POST PANDEMIC ECONOMY- EDITORIAL BY DICKSON IGWE

Part 2 Capitalism and individualism, with the stress on the market economy, will not be able to deal with the New World of climate change, environmental degradation, and rising power polarities that have no respect for freedom and democracy.   Now a key take away from the COVID 19 Pandemic was the limits of the pure capitalism model to come to grips with the crisis at the … Continued

BVI PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK 2020 TO HIGHLIGHT RESILIENCE AND HOPE

Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has said that it is important to celebrate public officers during this milestone 20th year of Public Service Week. Mr. Archer said, “Given what the Territory has endured thus far with the COVID-19 pandemic, public officers remained resilient and worked harder to ensure critical services remained available and gaps … Continued

BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES WILL NOT HAVE MP REPRESENTATION IN UK PARLIAMENT- REQUEST DECLINED

The UK government has no intention of taking forward proposed draft legislation that would give Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies representation in the British Parliament, Governor Martyn Roper has said. Roper, in responding to the Cayman Compass on Tuesday to queries about the Representation of the People, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories Bill, said the draft piece … Continued

RTW TO RETURN TO HARBOUR MARKET IN WEST END

Press Release Brought back to its former glory, the RiteWay store “Harbour Market” will be reopening in December 2020. The store has undergone a complete transformation having been severely damaged during Hurricane Irma. The iconic building, pictured above, is currently being stocked and prepared to serve customers from the start of December.  This comes as welcome news to … Continued