Akrisa Eristee and Palesa Caesar created history for the BVI when they became the first athletes to secure medals in their respective age disciplines, in the just concluded 2021 NACAC U18 to U23 Championships in Costa Rica over the weekend. Competing in the Under 20, 400-meter event on Saturday July 10, Eristee running out of … Continued
The recovery process of Premier Andrew Fahie’s elderly mother following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis is testament that the vaccine is effective. This was the sentiment shared by the premier during his statement on Friday July 9, as he pleaded with the population to get vaccinated as the territory continues to see a spike in positive … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has been declared to be at an advanced stage of community spread following the latest published statistics which revealed that a total of 1296 active cases are in the territory. This is according to the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges who made the statement during a July 11 COVID-19 … Continued
The online work permit system that will enhance the way that work permits are processed will be launched virtually today Monday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. Employers, employees and all respective public servants that are normally involved in the work permit processing system will now have a platform that will streamline the process as well … Continued
Four maintenance technicians of JOMA Properties Ltd., received certificates from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Centre for Professional Development and Community Education in English as a Second Language – Level 1 on June 30th. Manager for the Centre for Professional Development and Community Education, Mrs. Veronique Forbes-King stated that the course’s participants Jose Faulkner, Victor … Continued
The people of the Virgin Islands are asked to join their hearts and hands in unity in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for their safety and protection and that of the economy. This announcement was made during a live statement by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie on July 9, 2021, … Continued
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is already showing signs that it is going to be a busy one. On July 8, researchers at the Colorado State University (CSU) increased its 2021 Atlantic basin seasonal hurricane forecast slightly and continues to forecast an above-average 2021 Atlantic basin hurricane season. It is now predicting 20 named storms: Four major hurricanes (Category 3+) Nine … Continued
The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and University of Southampton are strengthening engagement through policy dialogue, academic discourse and discussions around cooperation in the lead up to the COP26 climate change talks. Following exchanges with officials at the university in June, Special Envoy of the Premier Mr. Benito Wheatley reaffirmed the BVI Government’s … Continued
Her Majesty’s Prison received a new Superintendent with the appointment of Mr. Guy-Michel Hill. The appointment was made by His Excellency the Governor John Rankin, CMG with consideration by the Public Service Commission on a contractual appointment for a period of two years that took effect on July 3. Mr. Hill has more than 20 … Continued
Recent BVI High Court listings dated Monday July 12th, 2021 before her ladyship the Hon. Madam Justice Vicki Ellis show that three of the key Solicitors in the ongoing Commission of Inquiry are rushing to seek to be admitted to the British Virgin Islands Bar. The trio Bilal Mahmad Rawat, Andrew Ian James King and … Continued
