The Old Government House Museum is ready to re-open to the public following three years of renovations. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. His Excellency Governor Augustus Jaspert in a ceremony last week said he was thrilled to see the completion of renovations to the first floor of the historic Governor’s residence … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM – While many Caribbean islands have canceled their carnival activities for 2021, including the biggest of all, Trinidad; the U.S. Virgin Islands, whose carnival events happen in April, had not mentioned its plans. On Monday, however, Governor Albert Bryan confirmed to the Consortium that carnival activities will not be taking place next year … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that the United Kingdom Government (UKG) recently published the draft Overseas Territories (Publicly Accessible Registers of Beneficial Ownership of Companies) Order (Draft Order) and accompanying explanatory note. The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has communicated to the UKG … Continued
The FA’s National Youth Leagues continued at the East End / Long Look venue over last weekend with hattricks for Hugo Hlavacek at U13 and Jalen Prentice in the U17’s grabbing the headlines. Hlavacek scored his first goal in the first minute of the game as the Wolues FC went onto to beat Old Madrid … Continued
Open to regional primary and secondary school students Young aspiring artists and those more advanced with the paintbrush or pencil all have an opportunity to show case their talents over the Yuletide Season. CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced its Caribbean Christmas Art competition for primary and secondary school students resident in territories across its 16-member corporate … Continued
Grenada’s Ministry of Health says it’s taking “aggressive efforts” to contain an outbreak of Covid-19 cases connected to the Sandals Grenada all-inclusive resort. Keith Mitchell, prime minister of Grenada, in an address on Dec. 14 outlined several temporary measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 on the island. Effective Dec. 15, all social gatherings, including weddings and … Continued
Yesterday the United Kingdom Government (UKG) published the draft Overseas Territories (Publicly Accessible Registers of Beneficial Ownership of Companies) Order (Draft Order) and accompanying explanatory note. The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has communicated to the UKG that while the Virgin Islands remains committed to the global efforts aimed at tackling illicit financial flows, and … Continued
Three additional cases of covid-19 have been confirmed in the British Virgin Islands. This brings the current toll of active cases to six, all of which were imported following the official reopening of the territory’s borders on December 1st. This was confirmed by Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said “we … Continued
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential electors coast to coast were casting the votes Monday that will affirm Joe Biden as the nation’s next president, a formality that took on added importance this year because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede he lost his race for reelection. Heightened security was in place in some states as electors in … Continued
Miss Shabree Frett was crowned Miss Universe BVI 2020, in a coronation ceremony held last evening. Frett will represent the Territory of the Virgin Islands in this year’s upcoming Miss Universe competition. Shabree Frett is described as a compassionate and determined 24-year-old, who has a passion for helping others. In her passion to help others, … Continued
