Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Tasha Bertie, paid tribute to nurses across the Virgin Islands at a commemorative luncheon hosted by the BVI Nurses Association on Monday, 12 May. The luncheon was part of the activities marking Nurse’s Week, which was observed from May 6–12, In a deep reflection, … Continued
In a significant step toward addressing the long-standing water access challenges for local farmers at Paraquita Bay and strengthening the Virgin Islands’ food security, a contract was signed for Consultancy Services for Engineering Design and Construction Management of Water Mains and Civil Works for the Farmers’ Reservoir on 13 May, 2025. The contract, valued at … Continued
The BVI Post Office has announced the resumption of services to mailboxes located at the East End and Long Look Community Centre. Acting Postmaster General Iris Romney said that mail will be delivered to the mailboxes for box holders within the following number ranges: 443-531, 2801-2972, 5000-5097, 6401-6476 Customers holding old keys are asked to … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has praised the dedication and resilience of the Territory’s nurses, describing them as the “heartbeat of the healthcare system”. Honourable Wheatley during a special ceremony hosted by the BVI Health Services Authority in recognition of Nurses Week 2025 acknowledged the dedication, resilience, and compassion demonstrated … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development completed a five-day workshop designed to strengthen the Territory’s ability to carry out Macro Social and Economic Analysis (MSEA) and Institutional Assessment (IA). The workshop was conducted in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and with the support from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Permanent … Continued
On May 2, members of the Rotary Clubs of the BVI attended the 51st Annual District P.E.L.S. Assembly and Conference 2025. It began in Florida, with a cultural activity in Miami where delegates represented their country’s cultural diversity. This great start, saw Rotarians and an impressive number of Rotaractors (Youth Arm or Rotary) boarding Royal … Continued
The representatives of 16 Caribbean governments have established the Caribbean Subregional Sustainable Development Network (CSSDN) aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on sustainable development. The network was formalised at the conclusion of a virtual debriefing on the Eighth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development. The network … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has officially named Trinidad and Tobago national John “Small Brent” Emmanuel also known as Brent Dain Danglade as a suspect in the death of Nyron Erickson. Authorities are urging the public to avoid contact with Emmanuel, warning that he is armed and extremely dangerous. Emmanuel, who is known to have … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in partnership with KPMG, has concluded the second round of public consultations as part of its mission to develop a forward-looking Strategic Plan for healthcare in the Territory. This phase of the consultation process focused on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke, where … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) say they continue to lead the way in utility transparency and customer empowerment with the rollout of its newly designed electricity bill format, which was officially implemented in April 2025. The redesigned bill now provides greater clarity on how customers’ electricity charges are calculated, with detailed breakdowns of … Continued
