The National Parks of the Virgin Islands (NPT) has teamed up with local dive operators and marine experts to tackle Stoney Coral Tissue Loss Disease in the British Virgin Islands. SCTLD is a lethal coral disease that has the potential to kill half of the stony coral species in the British Virgin Islands. Since its … Continued
Fourteen students from the British Virgin Islands will graduate virtually this week from the University of the West Indies. The confirmation was made via Facebook on the “Uwi Open Campus BVI” page. The post reads “fourteen (14) Graduates from BVI are among the 8,500 members of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Class of … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has organised a series of community meetings with the public starting Wednesday, January 13. According to Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, all members of his Government will be present at the meetings. Premier Fahie said, “As a Government we will have regular meetings in different … Continued
Newly appointed, Complaints Commissioner, Mrs. Erica R. Smith-Penn signed her Oath of Confidentiality in the presence of the Acting Governor, Mr. David Archer. Mrs. Smith-Penn is now ready to execute her role and serve the people of the Virgin Islands. Deputy Governor Archer, confirmed the signing of the Oath of Confidentiality via facebook post published … Continued
(THE NEW YORK TIMES) – Big businesses often donate to both political parties and say their support is tied to narrow issues of specific interest to their industries. That practice became increasingly fraught last week, after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol and some Republican lawmakers tried to overturn Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s win in … Continued
(CNN) – Eve Branson, mother of Richard Branson, the billionaire founder of the Virgin Group, has died of coronavirus, her son announced Monday. In a blog post announcing the death, Branson said that his mother “held on for one last victory, managing to fight off the virus, but had expended all of her energy in the process.” She … Continued
Press Release The BVI Financial Services Commission (the “Commission”) announces Mr Kenneth Baker’s promotion to Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 01 February 2021. Mr. Baker’s new responsibilities include oversight of all aspects of the Commission’s day-to-day operations including the regulation of the BVI’s financial services industry; the development of new services; strengthening product … Continued
The US has condemned attempts by President Nicolás Maduro to recognise a disputed part of Guyanese territory as Venezuela’s. In a tweet on Sunday, Acting Assistant Secretary for US Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Michael Kozak said: “The US supports the International Court of Justice (ICJ) 12/18 ruling that it has jurisdiction … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) officially reopened its borders to international travelers on 1 December , exclusive to arrivals at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. With safety and socially-distanced travel top of mind, the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) is now excited to announce a partnership with evoJets, one of … Continued
Today the British Virgin Islands welcomed “Rhapsody of the Sea”, the first cruise ship to return to the BVI since borders officially closed in March,2020 following the coronavirus pandemic. “Granduer of the Seas” another ship from the Royal Caribbean fleet is also scheduled to arrive tomorrow, January 11, 2021. The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority … Continued
