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BVI International Arbitration Centre Expands Global Representation with Addition of 10 New Arbitrators

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BVI IAC reaffirms commitment to diverse representation of the international business community TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (Feb. 18, 2021) – The British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC), an independent not-for-profit institution serving the demands for dispute resolution in the international business community, today announced the addition of 10 members to its arbitration panel. … Continued

BVI COVID-19 REGISTRATION SITE TEMPORARILY CLOSED

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GIS Residents of the British Virgin Islands are advised that the online registration form for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine will be temporarily closed from this evening, February 17. This is to allow for the scheduling of appointments for those that fall into Phase One. During this time, the registration form will also be updated to … Continued

MANY BVI RESIDENTS VACCINATED BEFORE HEALTHCARE, FRONTLINE WORKERS & THOSE WHO SIGNED UP

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Many non-essential workers and unauthorized residents of the British Virgin Islands were today able to secure their first dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine ahead of healthcare and frontline workers who should have been first in line, as mandated in Phase 1 of the vaccination rollout plan. Videos and pictures circulating on social media confirmed … Continued

BVI TO OBSERVE WORLD POETRY WEEK, COMPETITION BEGINS!

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The BVI National Commission for UNESCO will be hosting a week of activities in March in observance of World Poetry Day. Secretary General for the BVI National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Allison Flax-Archer shared that activities including a poetry competition will be held under the theme, “Perspectives of Our Past: The Unsung Heroes” and is open for … Continued

SUPER SIX MEN’S FOOTBAL TOURNAMENT IN THE BVI

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The FA’s brand new Super 6 Tournament got underway on Sunday with Old Madrid FC using all their experience to beat Rebels FC, 3-1, at East End v Long Look. The unique format sees the Member Clubs vying for a top six finish whereby they will then play a round robin to see who can … Continued

FOUR KNOWN DEAD IN ST THOMAS HELICOPTER CRASH

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A helicopter crash in the Botany Bay area Monday afternoon took four lives, the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency confirmed, but little else had been released officially about the incident as of Monday evening. At 6:45 p.m. the Virgin Islands Emergency Management Agency sent a statement saying only that the crash had taken place at … Continued

Youth and Women’s All Star Saturday

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The culmination of the National Youth Leagues and Women’s Futsal League came on Saturday at National Stadium Venue in East End Long Look with a galaxy of future stars of the game on show. In the U13 game, Panthers FC, THE Champion team overcame their All-Star Opponents, 3-0, with goals coming from Myles Penn (2) … Continued

OXFORD STARTS VACCINE TRIALS ON CHILDREN

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The University of Oxford will begin testing the Covid-19 vaccine it developed with AstraZeneca Plcon children, a potentially key step in ending the global pandemic. The Oxford trial plans to enroll 300 children aged 6 to 17, the university said in a statement Saturday. The first vaccinations will take place this month, with as many as 240 kids … Continued