Caribbean Territories have received strong backing from Governments across the Caribbean to deepen collaboration with the United Nations (UN) system on sustainable development ahead of the 40th Session of the UN Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Lima, Peru where representatives of the countries and territories of the region will gather … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has recently announced the launch of its Concrete Construction Training Programme, which provides a unique opportunity for individuals to gain internationally recognised certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Applications for this pilot programme are ongoing, with the course set to begin on 4 … Continued
C&W Communications, operators of the Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC brands in the Caribbean have announce the appointment of Maria De Grads as the new General Manager of Flow British Virgin Islands effective October 1, the first female leader in the company’s 58-year history of operations in the Territory. “Maria’s appointment marks a … Continued
Eighth District Representative Hon. Marlon Penn has raised concerns over the management and policies of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) during a recent House of Assembly sitting. Penn highlighted “questionable” activities at the Ports Authority, particularly regarding taxi operations and decision-making processes. The legislator expressed particular concern about the past operations of the Tortola Pier … Continued
The national census is facing significant challenges and delays, according to Raymond Phillips, Director of the Central Statistics Office. In a recent interview with Government Information Services, Phillips revealed that the census, which began in late July or early August last year, is only about halfway complete. The process, initially expected to take six months, … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced plans to remove the existing visa requirement for Guyanese nationals travelling to the territory, marking a significant step toward strengthening ties between the two Caribbean nations. The announcement was made by Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley during a press conference on Monday, September 30. Premier Wheatley … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is set to receive a historic $100 million loan facility from CIBC Caribbean Bank, following the resolution’s approval in the House of Assembly last Thursday. This loan represents the largest single loan in the history of the Virgin Islands and is a key component of the government’s medium-term fiscal … Continued
Honourable Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull, Representative for the 2nd District, has called for urgent attention to the compensation packages offered to healthcare professionals in the territory. During a recent debate in the House of Assembly, he emphasized the need to raise compensation for doctors and nurses, citing concerns about losing skilled professionals to neighbouring territories such … Continued
Last week, BVI residents once again found themselves at the mercy of a brutal heatwave, with temperatures spiking to a heat index of 103 degrees Fahrenheit. While many of us cherish the sun’s warmth as part of island life, this scorching weather has become increasingly relentless—reaching new, unbearable highs over recent months. As frequent heat … Continued
TigerQi Architecture by Lavina Liburd, Architect has been listed in the Wallpaper Architects’ Directory 2024. The directory is an “annual round-up of exciting emerging architecture studios”. Wallpaper is one of the top design and architecture magazines boasting a global print circulation of over 100,000 with countless additional devotees online2. TigerQi Architecture by Lavina Liburd Architect … Continued
