The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is encouraging residents to do their part to be ready for hurricanes and other hazards this storm season. Experts are warning of another active Atlantic Hurricane Season with seventeen named storms, including eight hurricanes expected in the Atlantic basin during the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. According to the latest … Continued
The culinary and hospitality programme being offered at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College received a high rating from its second-year students who said the programme significantly enhanced their professional lives. Speaking to 284 Media during their wedding cake showcase on Friday June 4, the pair of Mia McMaster and Cinique Henry said the programme … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (the “Commission”) announces six new Commissioners to its Board. The new members of the Board of Commissioners were appointed by Cabinet effective 14 December 2020 as required by Section 5(2) of the Financial Services Commission Act, 2001 (the “Act”). The newly appointed Commissioners and their appointment terms are: … Continued
Press Release The youthful BVI Men’s National Team put up a tremendously disciplined performance, especially in the 2nd half before going down 0-8 to Curacao in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying on Saturday 5th June at the Stadio del Tribol in Guatemala. The result, coming just 72 hours after a tough game with Cuba, with in … Continued
In-person visitation to Her Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut has resumed following a brief three-day halt. After a fatal stabbing incident at the prison facility on Sunday May 30, the prison announced the following Wednesday that in-person visitation to the institution was temporarily suspended until further notice. However, a bulletin from the prison which was … Continued
Administrators of the the H Lavity Stoutt Community College were blown away by the stellar performance displayed by five second-year culinary students of the Culinary and Hospitality Studies Department, during a grading showcase on Friday June 4 at the school facility. This was the sentiment shared by the Chef Instructor Clint Creque, Director of the … Continued
School officials at the Elmore Stoutt High school junior campus at Lower Estate Tortola, BVI announced to students, teachers, faculty, staff and parents last week that due to the lack of facilities to accommodate testing, all students of the junior high school with the exception of the Student Support Department will continue the school term … Continued
In a first for the Virgin Islands, public officers will form a Public Service Toastmasters Club to help foster public speaking and leadership skills within the Public Service. The Public Service Toastmasters Club has been realised through the partnership of the Deputy Governor’s Office, the Department of Human Resources and the Tortola Toastmasters Club. Deputy … Continued
As residents traverse the territory of the Virgin Islands, it is evident that road works are being done such as bush cutting, speed bumps and asphalt patching among others. Most notably are the increased speed bumps around the territory and the partial fixing of Roads. What has become apparent is that while road works are … Continued
Members of her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition have expressed their disappointment and concern regarding the request for proposals (RFP) for private health insurance coverage for members of the House of Assembly (“HOA”), as advertised in the media, despite there being no consensus by all members of HOA to issue such notice. Commenting on the proposed health … Continued
