Dr. Arliene T. Penn will be the highlight of this year’s National Cancer Survivors Day in the BVI on Tuesday June 8, sharing her cancer survivor story with other cancer survivors and those who are currently battling the disease. This is according to a media release from the BVI Cancer Society, which said it will … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie met with Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) President Ms. Michelle Paige on June 3 to discuss a safe return of the cruise industry to the British Virgin Islands. Premier Fahie said he was pleased to have had a thorough discussion with the FCCA to fine tune … Continued
The BVI government has allegedly submitted more than 85,000 documents to aid with the ongoing investigations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock made the declaration on Friday June 6, in a media release issued by his Office. The release dispelled rumors suggesting that Members of the House … Continued
Persons in the vicinity of the CCT Flagship store on Waterfront Drive Tortola were caught by surprise early Friday morning when the presence of two police vehicles and armed officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force were seen in operation. Our reporter at the scene observed that the officers were escorting prisoner Nyron Erickson … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands in a recent tender notice is inviting proposals from any Virgin Islands Licensed Insurance Company for a Group Health Insurance Plan to provide comprehensive coverage for all House of Assembly members for a period of 5 years with an option to renew annually. This means that all sitting members … Continued
It has now been made mandatory that all residents, citizens and belongers provide a valid form of identification to gain free entry into the Baths and the Devil’s Bay National Parks. This is according to the National Parks Trust (NPT) of the Virgin Islands which said in a recent media release that the stipulation came … Continued
The recently launched community policing initiative by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is expected to enhance officers’ understanding of the respective communities across the territory. This was the sentiments shared by Constable John of the Road Town Police Station recently, following the announcement of the 16 officers who have been assigned to various … Continued
Documents submitted by the government of the Virgin Islands to assist with the Commission of Inquiry (COI) investigations have been deemed incomplete. This is according to the COI’s Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom, who made the statement during the Inquiry’s first live hearing on YouTube on Wednesday. Sir Hickinbottom was referring to documents submitted during a … Continued
Press Release It took a powerful Cuba team 70 minutes to finally break the hearts of the youthful Men’s National Team in a CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier at the Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores in Guatemala. Having gone into the half time break at just a goal down, the BVI were still a threat in the … Continued
Mrs. Clearlie Brown-Turnbull, a native of the Virgin Islands with fifteen consecutive years of management experience in the Public Service, has been appointed Registrar of Interests effective June 1. Established by the Register of Interests Act of 2006, the Registrar is tasked with documenting the financial interests and liabilities of elected members of the House … Continued
