The British Virgin Islands (BVI) financial services industry was lauded as the most successful in the Caribbean by Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) consultant, Dr. June Soomer. Dr. Soomer made the comment during her presentation on the BVI’s National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) to the financial services sector during BVI Finance’s … Continued
I am writing this Wheatake on Leadership because where we are at the crossroads in our Territorial development, we need the type of leadership that understands where we came from, where we are, and where we want to go collectively. This implies that leadership is “complex and multifaceted, requiring flexible problem-solving and cultural agility.” The … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie along with co-defendants Oleanvine Maynard and son Kadeem Maynard have been successful in their motion to delay their trial date until January 2023. The trio was initially set to commence trial on Monday, July 18, however, the new trial date will be January 17, 2023. U.S. District Court judge for the … Continued
The Prince and Princess show will be the only pageantry competition to proceed as normal in this year’s Emancipation Festival, while all other competitions including the Miss BVI Pageant, will be coronations. This was confirmed by members of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee at a press briefing on Monday, July 11. Executive Committee … Continued
For the first time in the history of the Commonwealth Games, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will have two sets of twins representing the territory following the announcement of a 19-member team that will be traveling to Birmingham. They are Trevia Gumbs (shot put), Tynelle Gumbs (hammer throw), Diamante Gumbs (discus) and Djimon Gumbs (discus, … Continued
There will be no entry fee for troupes participating in this year’s Emancipation Festival parade, however participation prizes will still be awarded. This was one of the changes announced by members of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee on Monday, July 11 during the first official press briefing for the event. The BVI Tourist … Continued
Jareem Todman is the winner of the One VI Poker Run 2022 event after defeating more than 160 registered contestants on Sunday July 10. Jareem Todman’s first place saw him walking away with an $8,500 cash prize and a House of Luxury specially designed pendant valued $4000. 284News spoke to Todman after the announcement and … Continued
On 1 July 2022, the Zonta Club of Tortola presented the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) with a cheque for $7,000 at a reception hosted at the Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) in Paraquita Bay. HLSCC’s Vice President for Academic Affairs and Zonta Club Founding Member, Dr. Arlene Smith-Thompson explained that funds were … Continued
In a message to their clients, owner of Anegada Express Mr. Doug Riegels informed residents that Anegada Express Ferry has decided to shut down operations until November due to operation cost and slow tourism season. The message read, “With the slowing of the tourism season, and ever-increasing costs of operation (mainly diesel fuel), a decision … Continued
It was a night of celebrations as the Valley Sound Lions Club and Leo Club welcomed its new Board of Directors for the 2022/2023 Lionistic year. The Boards were sworn in at the Clubs’ joint annual installation Dinner Ceremony held at, the Top of the Baths Restaurant and Bar on Sunday 26th June 2022. Lion … Continued
