The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, and her team visited the construction site of the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre this week, accompanied by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) project team. The visit marks a significant step in the development of a facility designed to provide … Continued
Unite BVI has announced the launch of the 2024 KickStart BVI Small Business Loan Programme, designed to provide financial support and resources to BVI-based entrepreneurs. This initiative aims to stimulate economic growth and development in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) by offering zero-interest loans, free training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The loan programme is open … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) brought the essence of the BVI to life at the prestigious Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, held from August 10–16, 2024. The delegation, led by Director of Tourism Clive McCoy, included International Marketing Manager Feliza Fenty and Regional Business Development Managers Hazel Penn (Canada … Continued
As the territory approaches the peak of hurricane season, Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley Smith, is urging residents, particularly those with chronic conditions, to ensure they have an adequate supply of medications at home. Mrs. Wheatley Smith emphasized the importance of preparation for individuals with chronic health issues such as diabetes, … Continued
Adaejah Hodge, the 18-year-old track sensation from the British Virgin Islands (BVI), is using her historic experience at the Paris Olympic Games as motivation for the next phase of her promising career. Speaking with Sofia Fay, the Public Relations Officer for the BVI Olympic Committee, Hodge reflected on her groundbreaking performance and shared her ambitions … Continued
Opposition legislator Honourable Myron Walwyn has issued a stern warning to residents and businesses in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to prepare for a potential tax increase following the government’s significant budgetary oversight linked to the recently implemented salary structure for public servants. During Friday’s House of Assembly session, Walwyn highlighted the economic repercussions of … Continued
2023 Virgin Islands Princess De’Nya Winter will representing the Territory of the Virgin Islands in the 2024 Miss Caribbean Cultural Princess Pageant in Hollywood FL slated for this October. Voting site is open! 🗳️ Click the link to vote https://www.pageantplanet.com/getShortCode/Y2FyaWJiZWFuLWN1bHR1cmFsLXByaW5jZXNzLTIwMjQ= 🗳️$2/Vote 🗳️One can vote as many times as they would like. 🗳️Voting begins July 22, 2024 🗳️Voting … Continued
Two-time Olympic finalist and World Championship Silver Medalist Kyron McMaster has expressed heartfelt thanks to the people of the British Virgin Islands for their overwhelming support during his 400-meter hurdles campaign at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. McMaster made history by becoming the first BVI athlete to reach consecutive Olympic finals, finishing with a season-best … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has confirmed it was recently targeted in a cyber-attack that has disrupted its operations. The corporation made the disclosure on Monday, August 19, through a press release, stating that the attack has affected both its internal systems and external services. In response to the breach, the BVIEC has … Continued
It was recently announced that the government of the Virgin Islands instituted a hiring freeze and travel restrictions for public service workers as part of its measures to cut costs while investigating a $20 million salary discrepancy found in this year’s budget. During the Friday August 16th House of Assembly debate, leader of Government business … Continued
