ROTARY CLUB OF TORTOLA RECOGNIZES ANDY FLAX & EPHAIRM PENN AS PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS AT BVI ROTARY FAMILY FOUNDATION DINNER

In November the BVI Rotary Family Celebrated the Rotary Foundation to coincide with District Governor Louis Wever and his wife Amanda’s Official Visit to the Territory. The Grand Fundraiser took place in partnership with Rosewood Little Dix Bay where Mr. Ephraim Penn and Mr. Elwin Anderson Flax were bestowed with the prestigious Community Paul Harris … Continued

AUTHOR SAYS NOW IS THE ‘TIME TO THRIVE’

Work and Life Coach Marva Titley-Smith will be available to sign copies of her six-week devotional book titled Time to Thrive on Thursday, December 9. In the book, Mrs. Titley-Smith shows persons how to slow down and thrive, one day at a time. With daily devotions covering the core life areas: spiritual, family, emotional, personal … Continued

19 PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES RECEIVE ASDAN CERTIFICATES FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF ACTIVITIES

19 persons with special needs and disabilities received certificates of completion in various activities as part of the Award Scheme Development & Accreditation Network (ASDAN). This was confirmed in a media release from the Ministry of Health and Social Development, which said the award ceremony took place today Friday December 3 during the Christmas in … Continued

GOV’T THROUGH RDA SIGNS TWO CONTRACTS VALUED IN EXCESS OF $235K TO COMMENCE WORKS FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF ESHS CAMPUS

The Government of the Virgin Islands signed two contracts totaling more than $235,000 to commence works for the Redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High School campus. The signing which was facilitated through the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), was conducted on the school grounds on Thursday December 2.  Sand Wise Limited was awarded the first … Continued

PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK INITIATIVE SEEKS TO ASSIST PUBLIC OFFICER COLLIN STEVENS WITH THERAPY COST WHO WAS LEFT PARALYZED AFTER LIFE THREATENING ACCIDENT; DEPUTY GOVERNOR MAKES APPEAL FOR SUPPORT

The Government of the Virgin through the Public Service Commission which falls under the portfolio of the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr. David D Archer Jr. has sought to do something very special in observance of the upcoming Public Service Week. Public service week is being observed during December 6th-9th and will feature … Continued

TENDERS INVITED TO CONSTRUCT BATHROOM AT NEW MARKET SQUARE

The Government of the Virgin Islands is requesting tenders for the construction of a new bathroom building at the New Market Square in Road Town. Tenderers will provide all plant, labour, equipment and materials to perform all operations in connection with the excavation works for site clearance and substructure works; concrete reinforced foundation works; concrete … Continued

NO DERELICTS LEFT BEHIND CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY

Manager of the Department of Waste Management, Mr. Neville Allen said that a significant amount of derelicts have been removed since the launch of the “No Derelicts Left Behind” campaign. Mr. Allen said the department is happy with the progress made to date, but the goal is to do a Territory-wide removal of derelict vehicles … Continued

BVISLANDERS CHE PEMBERTON & BENITO WHEATLEY REPRESENT AT ECLAC’S REGIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING MEETING

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) and United Nations (UN) continue to cooperate on building local capacity for sustainable development as the BVI Government prepares a National Sustainable Development Plan to position the society to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Among other things, Mr. Emery Pemberton, Economist in the Ministry of Finance/Ministry with … Continued