TELECOM SCAVENGER HUNT WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winners of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2022-Scavenger Hunt have been announced. First prize went to Laverne Varlack and Kia Soares. Anthony and Ronisha Williams were awarded 2nd prize while 3rd prize went to Wilford and Tasha Todman. The winners received prizes including cash, staycations, tablets for all seniors, … Continued

DEPARTMENTS STILL DETERMINING THEIR NEEDS TO FULFIL COI RECOMMENDATIONS – SAYS PREMIER

During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed a field of questioning from the Opposition surrounding matters of the process of financial and human resource allocation for the fulfillment of the already agreed upon recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry report. On the issue of additional staff … Continued

FRASER CALLS FOR THE UK TO PAY REPARATIONS OWED TO INDIGENOUS VIRGIN ISLANDERS

Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser is calling for the British Government to pay off the reparations owed to indigenous Virgin Islanders. Fraser made the appeal during the opening ceremony of the Bernard ‘Yampie’ Nibbs Festiville on Wednesday night at the Festival Grounds. He said the selected Virgin Islanders to receive reparations should fall under the … Continued

POSSIBLE MONEY LAUNDERING SCHEME DETECTED IN THE BVI – BANKING AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES WARNED

The banking and hospitality industries are being warned of a possible money laundering scheme that has been detected in the British Virgin Islands. The Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) made the disclosure on Thursday, July 28, stating that the individual involved in the scheme remains unknown at this present time. The FIA said the individuals have … Continued

GENDER GAP IN SHARP FOCUS FOR WOMEN IN ICT-CANTO’S PANEL DISCUSSION FOCUSES ON ‘REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF WORK’

A call has been made for intentional leadership to close the gender equality gap that exists within the regional information and communications technology (ICT) sector. According to Janelle Pascall, Chair of CANTO’s Women in ICT Committee, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has further compounded gender equality efforts and the issue has deepened within the … Continued

NO EVIDENCE FOUND THAT SUPPORTS THE CLAIM THAT WALKER & WILLIAMS LEFT THE BVI – POLICE RENEW APPEAL IN SEARCH OF THE MISSING MEN

Preliminary investigations from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) into the territory’s two most recent missing men have not found any evidence to support the recent reports that they left the territory. This was confirmed by the RVIPF on Wednesday, as they renewed their appeal to the public in providing any assistance which may … Continued

PRICE GOUGING TASK FORCE NEVER ESTABLISHED – SIMILAR INITIATIVE TO START UNDER TRADE COMMISSION

The special task force which was announced back in March 2022 with the aim of tackling price gouging in the territory was never established and will likely remain inactive. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natlaio Wheatley made the disclosure during a recent press conference after local media enquired about the initiative. He said his research found … Continued