Virgin Islanders are being reminded of the critical importance of participating in the ongoing census, as challenges continue to slow down the data collection process across the Territory. In a recent interview, Director of the Central Statistics Office Raymond Phillips reflected on the prevailing situation and underscored why complete and accurate census data is vital. … Continued
Virgin Islands Djimon Gumbs vaulted himself into the top 35 of the current world rankings with a record-shattering performance in the shot put at the Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout last Thursday. He threw 20.29 meters (66′-7″) to win the event, surpassing John Campbell’s long-standing all-time mark of 20.03m (65′-8.75″) set back in 1982. The performance … Continued
On Friday May 3rd, 2024 the British Virgin Islands will be fully represented at the 2024 Carnival Races being held in St. Thomas USVI at The Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack. Mr. Calvert White, Commissioner of the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation in an interview with 284 media said he was pleased that the BVI … Continued
In anticipation of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season on 1st June, the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has activated its disaster preparedness plan. The activation is part of the organization’s readiness mandate and also in light of forecasts predicting increased tropical storm activity. On 4th April, the Tropical Weather and … Continued
This past week the office of Carey Olsen in the British Virgin Islands proudly gave back to the BVI Community. The agency said, “At the end of 2023, instead of making traditional gifts to our business clients, Carey Olsen (BVI) L.P. opted to make donations to five remarkable local charities chosen by our staff from … Continued
Trident Trust Company BVI Limited recently hosted a clean-up on the morning of April 20th, 2024. The area of focus was the shorelines of the Virgin Islands. The event witnessed a heartwarming display of community spirit as Trident, in collaboration with local schools and community members, organized a coastal cleanup initiative. What began as a … Continued
As the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda approaches, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has rallied support for the 13 Associate Members of UN ECLAC located in the Caribbean at the 7th Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development … Continued
A team of linesmen from the BVI Electricity Corporation made history this weekend, capturing first place in the experienced team category at the CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo for the second straight year. The five-man BVI crew, led by transmission and distribution foreman Donaldson Hamlet, outperformed utility teams from across the Caribbean at the annual event held … Continued
Haiti’s transitional council is scheduled to vote for a new President today, aiming to stabilize the nation’s political landscape and leadership amidst escalating gang violence. The election is set to occur at the prime minister’s Villa d’Accueil office this morning, as stated in an official announcement. This pivotal event represents a significant stride towards restoring … Continued
Authorities in the Virgin Islands are seeking public assistance in locating Monica Marcela Pineda, a Colombian passenger who disembarked from a cruise ship but failed to reboard. According to officials, Pineda arrived in the Virgin Islands aboard the Norwegian Sky on Sunday, April 28th. However, she did not return to the vessel before its departure … Continued
