A large volume of fraudulent requests from unknown individuals demanding monies have been reported to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force from a number of residents across the territory. This was confirmed in a media release from the RVIPF dated Tuesday November 16, which said the territory law enforcement agency has been receiving several complaints … Continued
The Financial Services Institute at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will be renamed the HLSCC Robert Mathavious Institute of Financial Services in honour of financial services stalwart, Dr. Robert Mathavious, OBE. Dr. Mathavious, who served the British Virgin Islands for nearly 40 years across the finance and volunteer sectors, is widely acknowledged as … Continued
Disgruntled parents and students protested outside Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Education this morning against the government’s decision to enforce a vaccine mandate in schools. Currently, children between 12 and 18 years old, who are not vaccinated against coronavirus, cannot attend school. But, an online platform is available for the students to continue their education. … Continued
A father of five was granted bail when he appeared before a US Virgin Islands magistrate charged with second-degree assault and simple assault and battery. The charges stemmed from a confrontation on Saturday night when Wilfredo Carmona allegedly pepper sprayed three of his minor children while he and his estranged wife engaged in a physical altercation. … Continued
Pioneer of the BVI Financial Services Industry Dr. Robert Mathavious who recently retired as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) will be honoured over the next two days at a conference entitled ‘Global Currents’. This is according to a media release which confirmed that the two-day event starts … Continued
A total of 22 persons are set to benefit from more than $400,000 worth of scholarships and grants which has been approved by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands. This was revealed in a recent post-Cabinet statement which said the decisions were made on Wednesday November 3. Of the 22 students, the release said that … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Under 20 football team finished the CONCACAF Under20 Championship in third position, after defeating Dominica 1-nil on Saturday November 13 to end the tournament with consecutive victories. The lone goal came from Jake Forbes in the 38th minute, as he calmly converted a penalty to give the local boys a needed … Continued
Tax revenues in the British Virgin Islands have been experiencing a steady surge when compared to figures in 2020, with taxes on goods and services increasing by more than $4 million while taxes received on money transfers are set to top over $2 million by year end. This is according to Premier and Minister of … Continued
Inflation is starting to look like that unexpected — and unwanted — houseguest who just won’t leave. For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long. It would prove “transitory,” in the soothing … Continued
Nine members of the community have been inducted as new Lions in the Lions Club of Tortola, and three students have been inducted as new Leos in the Alpha Leo Club of theVirgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS). Dubbed the “Class of 2021/2022” at the induction ceremony held on November 6, the incoming Lions are Floyd Campbell, Zirimavo Dyett, Esther Durand, Celestina Fahie, … Continued
