VI CONSORTIUM The St. Croix Agriculture and Food Fair 2021 has been canceled because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, announced the event’s board of directors Wednesday. The move, though somewhat expected, represents a blow to the St. Croix community, especially for participating vendors who look to the event as part of their annual revenue haul. … Continued
Industrial Bowling Teams can now register for the 2021 Bowling League. Sports Officer and Coordinator in the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS), Ms. Sharleen Hill said teams of five are eligible to join the league and at least two females must be present on each team. Registration fee is $120 per team with … Continued
Dr. Karl Dawson will be supporting the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture as a consultant on various matters including policy, succession planning and tertiary education. This was revealed in a Government Information Services release. Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley said that … Continued
The Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division is the recipient of a solar system courtesy Unite BVI. The solar system is the first grid tied connection with a by-directional meter which means that the generated power that is not being used will be filtered back to the main BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) grid. It is … Continued
In a Government Information Services release it was announced that Veteran public officer and retired Deputy Governor Mrs. Rosalie Adams, OBE, has been appointed to lead the Police Service Commission. The Police Service Commission is responsible for advising the Governor on appointments to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, as well as disciplinary matters relating … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry (“the Commission”) was announced on 18 January 2021 to look into whether corruption, abuse of office or other serious dishonesty may have taken place amongst public, elected and statutory officials in recent years. Secretary to the Commission Mr. Steven Chandler in an official press release stated that the Commissioner was sworn … Continued
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) yesterday February 3rd, 2021 announced that the transaction that would have seen GNB Financial Group Limited acquire a majority stake in FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (“FirstCaribbean”) will not proceed as the transaction did not receive approval from FirstCaribbean’s regulators. “While this transaction would have supported FirstCaribbean’s long-term growth prospects, … Continued
This February, The Wellness Center Clinics in collaboration with Therapy Works and Journeys Health Spa collectively gives back a day of holistic wellness to the BVI community, through The “Love Yourself” Wellness Fair. The “Love Yourself” Wellness Fair will be held on Friday 12th February 2021 at the Cyril B. Romney Pier Park Lawn from … Continued
His Excellency the Governor Mr. John James Rankin, CMG was sworn in as 14th Governor of the Virgin Islands at a ceremony on Friday January, 29. Governor Rankin took the Oaths of Office and pledged to faithfully carry out his duties under the constitution, working in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands to … Continued
In a government information services release, the Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has paid tribute to his team in the ministry who he stated is made up of the most beautiful, hardworking and nicest persons across the Public Service. Hon. Wheatley said he feels incredibly … Continued
