BVI ELECTRICITY CORPORATION BOARD SEEKING MEMBERS

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

GOV’T ALLOCATES $8.5 MILLION TOWARDS UPGRADES TO SCHOOLS ACROSS THE BVI IN THEIR 2022 BUDGET – TOP PRIORITY SAYS PREMIER

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

BVI UNDER 20 FOOTBALL TEAM SECURED THEIR FIRST VICTORY OF THE CONCACAF U20 CHAMPIONSHIP WITH A 1-NIL WIN AGAINST SINT MAARTEN

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

TAXI AND LIVERY OPERATORS ALREADY REAPING BENEFITS FROM THE RECENT RETURN OF CRUISE SHIPS TO THE TERRITORY WITH MORE THAN 3500 PASSENGERS RECORDED IN TWO DAYS

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

ADINA DONOVAN HOME RECEIVES NEW GENERATOR FROM UNITE BVI!

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

HEARINGS TO DELIVER OUTSTANDING EVIDENCE TO THE COI SCHEDULED FOR MONTH END- SILK LEGAL NOT PERMITTED TO DELIVER FINAL ORAL SUBMISSIONS

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

A CALL FOR THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN AHEAD 16-DAY CAMPAIGN AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE

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

LEGISLATION CRITICAL WITHIN SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES IN COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE – SAYS MINISTER WHEATLEY DURING COP26

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

GOV’T SEEKING TO DEVISE A RE-DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CIVIL AVIATION REGULATORY SERVICES IN THE BVI – SEARCHING QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL OR FIRM

The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced plans to devise a re-development plan for Civil Aviation Regulatory Services in the territory and are therefore seeking professional services from a qualified individual or firm to execute this initiative. This was revealed in a media release from the Premier’s Office on Wednesday November 10, which said … Continued