The Ministry of Health and Social Development completed a five-day workshop designed to strengthen the Territory’s ability to carry out Macro Social and Economic Analysis (MSEA) and Institutional Assessment (IA). The workshop was conducted in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and with the support from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Permanent … Continued
On May 2, members of the Rotary Clubs of the BVI attended the 51st Annual District P.E.L.S. Assembly and Conference 2025. It began in Florida, with a cultural activity in Miami where delegates represented their country’s cultural diversity. This great start, saw Rotarians and an impressive number of Rotaractors (Youth Arm or Rotary) boarding Royal … Continued
The representatives of 16 Caribbean governments have established the Caribbean Subregional Sustainable Development Network (CSSDN) aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on sustainable development. The network was formalised at the conclusion of a virtual debriefing on the Eighth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development. The network … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in partnership with KPMG, has concluded the second round of public consultations as part of its mission to develop a forward-looking Strategic Plan for healthcare in the Territory. This phase of the consultation process focused on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke, where … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) say they continue to lead the way in utility transparency and customer empowerment with the rollout of its newly designed electricity bill format, which was officially implemented in April 2025. The redesigned bill now provides greater clarity on how customers’ electricity charges are calculated, with detailed breakdowns of … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has taken a major step forward in enhancing the Territory’s healthcare resilience with the signing of a contract for the construction of a dedicated Oxygen Generator System Building at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The contract, valued at USD $182,260.93, was officially executed on Thursday, May … Continued
Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote and Deputy Clerk, Mr. Linton V. Leonard are attending the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference (COTSC 2025) in London. The conference will be held from May 13 to May 16 and will see a coming together of parliamentary leaders from across the Commonwealth Overseas … Continued
CIBC Caribbean has proudly reaffirmed its commitment to community development and the arts with a $10,000 Silver Sponsorship of Creative Waves BVI. The contribution from the bank and the bank’s ComTrust Foundation – the charitable arm responsible for the bank’s corporate social responsibility initiatives – was formally presented by CIBC Caribbean’s Head of Country, Fabian … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to take action against mosquito-borne diseases as the Territory observes Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week from May 12 to16. Acting Deputy Chief Environmental Health Mrs. Shamelle Thomas said the Environmental Health Division will be observing the week under the theme: “Small Bite, Big Threat – Stop Disease Transmission, … Continued
The Government of Jamaica has officially appointed Mr. Paul Dennis, KC, as its Honorary Consul to the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Mr. Dennis, Senior Partner of the local law firm O’Neal Webster and a Jamaican national residing in the Territory for the past thirty-two years, paid a courtesy call on Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, Premier … Continued
