The public is invited to the official Ceremony for the Territory’s first ever Poet Laureate, Dr. Richard Georges on Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m at the Eileen Parsons Auditorium at HLSCC. The evening will explore the power of poetry in our lives through featured performances by the Callaloo Poets, a screening of the three-part … Continued
Press Release Launched September 17, the BVI Meals program has been providing free meals once per day, five days a week to the BVI community in Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Begun by Guana Fund and implemented by the chefs and staff of Pirate’s Bight and Guana Island, BVI Meals has been joined by the Bitter End … Continued
GIS The Government of the Virgin will be introducing Bills to support the comprehensive digital transformation of the Public Service and improve e-payments for customers. His Excellency the Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert while delivering the Speech from the Throne outlining the Government’s Legislative Agenda explained that the Bills that will be introduced during the Third … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie announced that over 3000 participants have registered for the Gold Seal Certification Training. Premier Fahie said during a Live Update on Phase II Reopening of the Territory’s Borders that the Gold Seal COVID-19 Training has a total of 3,278 registered … Continued
In a government information services release, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has announced the activation of a BVI Reopening Steering Group to address the concerns of the public on Phase III of the Territory’s reopening in a timely manner. Premier Fahie said that the committee has already met to set the … Continued
Bridgetown, Barbados – Under the theme, “YOUth at the Centre of CARICOM’s Energy Future”, young people from across CARICOM member states will join energy experts, thought leaders and policymakers at the CARICOM Energy Month (#CEM2020) Virtual Youth Forum set to take place on Friday 13 November 2020 at 1 PM AST. The event is a collaboration … Continued
GIS Approximately twenty-five veterans and supporters gathered for a brief ceremony at Government House today to mark Armistice Day in the Territory. Veterans from different branches of the United Kingdom, Canada and United States armed forces attended the brief ceremony presided over by His Excellency the Governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert. Governor Jaspert said that … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said that a mobile application and a monitoring bracelet will be used to complement the science to assist in the reopening of the Territory in a safe manner. The Premier said, “While we want to ensure that our processes … Continued
GIS – Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced Cabinet’s decision to require certified RT-PCR Testing at various intervals and sites for all arriving travelers to the Territory. Health Minister Malone stated that this is part of the Phase Three Testing Protocols which will manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission while … Continued
Microsoft News With Pfizer Inc.’s Covid-19 vaccine on track to be authorized as early as next month, Western governments are facing an enormous logistical challenge: getting enough people shots of new vaccines. While previous vaccination programs have spread over years and focused on specific demographics such as children or the elderly, governments are hoping to … Continued
