Earlier this month, Vanessa King as chair of the STEP BVI branch presented John Glasson with the STEP Founder’s Award as a token of gratitude for the wonderful work which he has done on behalf of STEP BVI. John Glasson is regarded as the “father” of the BVI’s VISTA trust legislation. He and his wife Sheena … Continued
Things are beginning to take shape with the Incinerator at Pockwood Pond. That’s according to Director of the Department of Waste Management Marcus Solomon. Solomon sated that based on a comprehensive diagnostic report which was completed recently, they are closer to determining a path for the Incinerator which will require a Cabinet decision.
Mrs. British Virgin Islands Globe 2024 and Women in Need, WINBVI Ambassador Rhonda Victor Pinnock is rallying the community for an awareness event to close out Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month on Wednesday, April 30th. During her reign in 2024, Victor Pinnock’s platform was Gender Based/Domestic Violence. And as April is being observed as … Continued
Yesterday April 28th, 2025 members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition — Hon. Myron Walwyn, representative for the sixth electoral district and Leader of the Opposition; Honourable Melvin Mitch Turnbull, representative for the 2nd electoral district and Hon. Stacy Mather, at large representative and Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly — met with His Excellency, … Continued
Former Junior Minister for Agriculture – Dr. Karl Dawson believes the territory needs to produce more but says it’s a challenge getting more funds committed to agriculture. Dr Dawson’s comments were made on government’s programme Virgin Islands Voice where he was asked about the steps government intends to take to boost food security in light … Continued
The Nurse Romalia Smith Clinic in Anegada received a welcome boost to its operations on 23rd April, with the official handover of a brand-new Great Wall POER Passenger pickup truck, courtesy of homeowner and long-time friend of the island, Christian Van Thillo. The donation was facilitated by Unite BVI and celebrated in a heartfelt ceremony … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) say they are proud to celebrate the success of its title sponsorship of the 19th Annual Deering Seafood Festival, held on Sunday, 13th April 2025, at the scenic Deering Estate in Miami, Florida. This milestone event served as a vibrant showcase of the BVI’s rich … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is proud to announce that Team BVIEC captured an impressive five awards at the just concluded 2025 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo, hosted for the first time in the British Virgin Islands on April 27. Competing against crews from 13 other regional utilities, BVIEC’s lineworkers showcased skill, speed, and resilience … Continued
A talk show host says the BVI is in what she calls a critical position with some of the recommendations in the UK’s published Law Enforcement Review Report and she believes the government does not have the leadership to address it. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley says that he categorically rejects some of the recommendations, but … Continued
Member of the Alliance, Myron Walwyn says the door is still open for discussions with the other two members of the opposition who are not part of the body. Apart from Sixth District representative Walwyn, the other members of the Alliance are Second District representative Melvin Mitch Turnbull and Territorial Representative Stacy Mather. Despite the … Continued
