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Press release The Islanders FC moved a step closer to yet another Championship title, but the Panthers FC also stayed in contention with a win against Old Madrid FC, as the National League continued over the weekend. Playing at the National Stadium venue in East End / Long Look, the Islanders were indebted to a … Continued

Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, chaired a High-Level Panel on ‘Challenges for Caribbean to Building Back Better from COVID-19’ at the virtually held 38th Session of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), October 26-28, 2020. Premier Fahie chaired the meeting … Continued

Mrs. Erica R. Smith-Penn has been appointed Complaints Commissioner effective January 1st, 2021. It was revealed in a Government Information Services release that His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert appointed Mrs. Smith-Penn to the post after consultation with the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition in accordance with section 110(2) of the Virgin Islands … Continued

In anticipation of the December 1st grand reopening, three “Goal Seal” training programs have been designed to prepare local hospitality businesses for the return of international guests. This was detailed in a document released today entitled “BVI Tourism Industry Reopening Guide” According to the protocols outlined, all relevant staff must be trained while businesses will … Continued

GIS Mr. Ian Penn has been confirmed in the position of Chief Immigration Officer, effective September 3, 2020. Mr. Penn’s appointment was made by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J.U Jaspert, in accordance with section 92 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, and acting in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission. … Continued

With much deserved fanfare and celebration the FA launched its 2020/21 Women’s Futsal League at Cedar School on Saturday October 31st and were rewarded by a tantalizing game of football between two evenly matched teams, which was highlighted by a hat trick from Darci Reich that saw the Wolues beat VG Utd 6-2. FA Executive … Continued

V.I. Consortium The WICO Board of Directors has taken drastic action to curtail expenses as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on its revenues. The board has instituted what it says is a temporary 24-hour work week for all its employees, effective Nov. 2. “After several cost-saving austerity measures taken by the company to … Continued

The Rotary Club of Tortola claimed their 15th consecutive win during the Mourant HLSCC College Classics Special Edition Series. The win took place this past Saturday, October 31st at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Paraquita Bay campus during the 25th Anniversary Special Edition race slated especially for service clubs. Race Director, Mrs. Stephanie Russ … Continued

Mr. Chris Juredin is the BVI’s recipient of the CIBC FirstCaribbean Unsung Frontline Hero award initiative for his extraordinary service to the community during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic back in March of this year. The programme, designed by CIBC FirstCaribbean through its ComTrust Foundation to highlight the work of persons across the … Continued