VISAR WELCOMES TWO NEWLY CERTIFIED RESCUE CREW MEMBERS

The Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) has announced the addition of two newly certified crew members to their lifesaving team – Siddharth Helde and James Campbell. After hundreds of hours of intensive training over the past year, Helde and Campbell have now completed all requirements to join the VISAR crew responding to marine emergencies.  … Continued

ITA TO HOST SEMINAR FOR INVESTMENT ENTITIES ON REPORTING STANDARDS

The BVI Investment and Trade Authority (ITA) has announced it will hold an informative session on February 28, 2024, for investment entities subject to reporting requirements under the Common Reporting Standards (CRS). The seminar invites those appointed to fulfil CRS obligations through the BVIFARS portal to submit questions and concerns by February 2nd. The ITA … Continued

CXC SIGNS MOU WITH COL FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AND TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has signed a 4-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to collaborate on distance education and building teaching capacity in the region. The virtual signing ceremony was held on January 16, 2024. CXC was represented by Deputy CEO Dr. Eduardo Ali, Special Adviser Doris McEachern, and … Continued

AMENDED BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT AFFECTING CABINET REVENUE – $170K LESS IN 2023 VS 2021 TOTAL

The BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2022 has dealt the Cabinet Office a financial blow since coming into force, significantly impacting its annual revenue, with the Office collecting $170,000 less in fees in 2023 when compared to 2021. This is according to the information presented by Cabinet Secretary (CS) Sandra Ward during Standing Finance Committee … Continued

VERNON BERNARD CHARGED IN PIER PARK ROBBERY

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged an additional male suspect in relation to the armed robbery that took place at the House of Luxury Jewelry Store at Tortola Pier Park in July 2023. The suspect, identified as Vernon Bernard, 32, of Manuel Reef, has been charged with Robbery, Handling Stolen Goods, and … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY DECLARES WEEK OF PRAYER AND FASTING IN THE BVI

Premier and Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs Dr. Natalio Wheatley has urgently called for a “Week of Prayer and Fasting” across the British Virgin Islands from January 19th to 25th.  Expressing belief in the power of prayer, Premier Wheatley is encouraging all Christian congregations in the territory to engage in special focused prayer and fasting this … Continued

REGGAE ARTISTE PLUTO SHERVINGTON HAS DIED

Renowned Jamaican reggae singer and producer Pluto Shervington has died, passing away Friday morning in a Florida hospital where he was admitted the day before.  Born Leighton Keith Shervington, he began his music career in the early 1970s as part of the showband “Tomorrow’s Children”. His 1976 single “Dat,” about a Rastafarian trying to secretly … Continued