The BVI Film Commission under the leadership of Film Commissioner Ms. Natalie O Hodge met with approximately 20 top media professionals from a range of industries in the Virgin Islands on December 17th at the Loose Mongoose for a morning of networking, engaged conversations and understanding the Film Commission and its role. In an invited comment … Continued
The British Virgin Islands recently received approximately 6700 COVID-19 vaccines from the United Kingdom Government, which consisted of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca versions of the vaccine. This was confirmed during a media conference which was held on Thursday December 16, where Minister for Health Carvin Malone revealed that the territory received some 4680 Pfizer vaccines … Continued
Due to an insufficient amount of registrants the public is informed that the Floatilla of Lights boat parade has been cancelled. In an official comment organizers said, “While we share your disappointment we have already had positive conversations about next year’s event which will be part of the event lineup for Christmas in the City. … Continued
Premier and Minister Hon. Andrew A. Fahie and United Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Luis Felipe Lopez-Calva have agreed to extend the Virgin Islands (VI)-United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation (MOU) until November 2023. The MOU provides for UNDP support to the VI regarding sustainable development, COVID-19 recovery, blue economy and … Continued
The Virgin Islands has published the 2019 ecosystem accounts that would provide evidence to support environmental and economic management for the Territory. These ecosystem accounts generate environmental statistics that complement other national economic and social statistics (such as GDP and demographic trends), and this evidence can support policy development and decision making, including: Decisions which … Continued
The 2:30pm ferry departing the United States Virgin Islands to the territory will now be making an additional stop at the West End Ferry Terminal for fully vaccinated passengers only. This was revealed by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) in a recent media release which said the adjustment to the International Ferry Passenger Schedule commenced … Continued
So far, no one has been charged for the shooting death of Jamiez Stoutt who was fatally shot while in Crystal’s Nightclub in Freebottom last Saturday. However, police say investigations continue as they review CCTV footage and interview various witnesses. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in a media release published on Thursday December 16, … Continued
The active positive COVID-19 cases continue to be on the rise in the British Virgin Islands, rising from the previously announced 77 now to a total of 90 as of today Thursday December 16. This was announced by Minister for Health and Social Development Carvin Malone, during a press conference held earlier this afternoon, following … Continued
Making reference to a local news article in which the leader of Government Business Hon. Andrew A Fahie said he was “Not being cowardly!” regarding allowing employers free reign to implement their own vaccination policies, Attorney Myron Walwyn has lent his voice to the cause. Attorney Walwyn responded in a recent Facebook post stating, “Much … Continued
Approximately 20 BVIslanders and permanent residents have already applied for the BVI-Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme which was launched less than one month ago. The scholarship programme is a joint initiative between the BVI Hong Kong Office and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture. Political Economy Officer of the BVI Hong Kong Office … Continued
