PIER PARK INVESTORS BEGIN RECEIVING 2019 DIVIDEND CHEQUES

Preference Shareholders began receiving Dividend cheques yesterday November 25th, 2021 from Tortola Pier Park Ltd. (“TPPL”). The payment of 2019 dividends have been approved by the three member TPPL Board in the amount of US$529,974, the largest Investor which is BVI Social Security Board will receive US$442,500. Payments are ready for collection from today Thursday … Continued

GUYANA DRAFT LEGISLATION CALLING FOR LOCAL ‘TAKEOVER’ OF OIL OPERATIONS AS ECONOMY PREPARES TO BOOM

The government will soon lay in the National Assembly its Local Content Bill which could see Guyana setting strong targets for companies operating in the oil industry. The Bill’s first schedule would mandate a near takeover of oil operations by local goods and services in 10 years. Though local penetration of the industry at present … Continued

SAFE HAVEN’S OUTREACH EVENT A SUCCESS

The community outreach event organised for vulnerable individuals and persons living with mental health issues by the staff of Safe Haven Transitional Centre has been called a success. The event focused on the importance of giving back in the spirit of Thanksgiving under the theme ‘See Me, Not My Limitations- SHTC Care Project 2021’. It … Continued

REMEMBERING SIR JAMES MITCHELL

Caribbean news online The Caribbean mourns the death of former St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell. Sir James has been diagnosed with dengue and other health conditions. The 90-year-old statesman succumbed to death early today in his home in Bequia days after being discharged from Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados. … Continued

SPREAD AWARENESS STOP ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging the community to do its part to reduce vulnerability to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley Smith said the ministry is observing AMR week and emphasis will be placed on what happens when bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses stop being … Continued

STATEMENT BY THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION AND THE EIGHTH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE HONOURABLE MARLON A. PENN ON THE PASSING OF SIR JAMES FITZ-ALLEN MITCHELL, FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

Today, I join in sympathy with the Government and People of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, especially all Vincentians living among us in the British Virgin Islands, as I learned of the passing of The Rt. Hon. Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell, KCMG, PC, former Prime Minster of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. As one of … Continued

BILL AIMING TO END HAIR DISCRIMINATION IN USVI BARELY SURVIVES COMMITTEE

VI CONSORTIUM Legislation that will make it illegal for education administrators to discriminate against people because of their hair texture received the first step of becoming law when the Committee on Education and Workforce Development met Tuesday. The committee received testimony on Bill 34-0147, an Act amending V.I. Code relating to discrimination on account of … Continued

BVI FOOD FANS GEAR UP FOR THE 2021 ANEGADA LOBSTER FESTIVAL

One of the British Virgin Islands’ most popular annual culinary events is making a strong comeback this year. The Anegada Lobster Festival is getting ready to welcome foodies from the BVI, the Caribbean and international destinations, to the island of Anegada from November 26 to November 28, 2021. Part of the activities roster for the … Continued

MAJOR UPDATE TO BVI NOW APP PROMISES TO TREMENDOUSLY INCREASE THE EXPERIENCE OF ALL CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS TO THE BVI

A major software update to the BVI Now application for all cruise ship passengers promises to significantly increase visitors’ experience to the British Virgin Islands with loads of new features and content. This was confirmed in a media release from the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) on Wednesday November 24, which said the updates to the … Continued