The recent installation of a resident physician at the Romalia Smith Clinic on Anegada has been rated a success by residents on that sister island. This is according to a media release from the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) which said the six-month pilot project has already seen an increase of visits by residents to … Continued
The H Lavity Stoutt Community College has signed a total of four grants totaling $245,000 from UNITE BVI that will benefit a number of initiatives including the launch of the Virgin Islands Teacher Training Institute and a Professional Construction Training programme. The grants were handed over at a grant signing ceremony which was held at … Continued
After a one-year hiatus, the territory’s most prestigious pageant, Miss British Virgin Islands, returns to the stage on August 1. Newly appointed Chair of the Miss British Virgin Islands Sub-committee, Natalie O. Hodge, said that plans are underway for a spectacular evening featuring the talents of Virgin Islanders on one stage. “Despite the challenges presented … Continued
The present vetting system to recruit and hire police officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has come under heavy fire by newly appointed Commissioner of Police Mark Collins. Commissioner Collins gave those remarks during his recent hearing with the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) where raised his concerns on the existing vetting system … Continued
Works on the Zion Hill reservoir are set to commence in the coming days which will result in residents in the affected areas experiencing water interruptions. This according to a media release from the Ministry of Transportation Works and Utilities, dated Friday June 25. “The Water and Sewerage Department has made arrangements to tap into … Continued
Twenty residents have now become British Citizens after completing their ceremonial obligations at Government House on Thursday June 24. A media release from the Office of the Governor said the twenty individuals officially registered as new British Citizens after they received certificates and recited the Affirmation of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty at the ceremony. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is set to welcome its first passenger cruise ship since the advent of COVID-19 on July 1. This was confirmed by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) in a media release on Friday June 25, which said Celebrity Millennium will be the ship to berth the territory shores from St. Maarten. According … Continued
The BVI Tourist Board will soon be implementing a hospitality rating system which are among several projects and campaigns aimed at boosting the BVI tourism product regionally and internationally. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement during a live tourism update on Friday June 25, where he revealed several of these campaigns and projects. He said, … Continued
Residents are being advised not to be complacent during the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season which runs until November 30 this year. The message came from Governor John Rankin during a recently held meeting of the National Disaster Management Council (NDMC), which included committee chairpersons and Premier Andrew Fahie. According to a media release from the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is among 16 countries which include 10 Caribbean islands that have been added to the United Kingdom’s Green Watch List for Travel from June 30. This announcement was first made by UK’s Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps who tweeted the news on social media on Thursday June 24. The … Continued
