Three Virgin Islands nurses were honoured this month as part of activities held in observance of International Nurses Day. Marla Alvarez and Pam Edwards received the Excellence in Nursing Award, …
May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023
North Sound Clinic re-opens
The North Sound Clinic in Virgin Gorda sustained extensive damage during the passage of Hurricane Irma in 2017, but it is now repaired, refurbished and back in business with the …
May 25, 2023
Snorkeller dies near Norman Island
A 56-year-old American tourist died suddenly on Sunday morning in the area of Norman Island, police said Tuesday. Initial investigations show that Virginia native Carrol Gilbert III was snorkelling with …
May 25, 2023
Virgin Gorda man dies after Anegada boat wreck
A 28-year-old Virgin Gorda man died of injuries sustained on May 17 when a 17-foot speedboat collided with a dock in Anegada, police said. Bakimba George, 28, of The Valley, …
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May 20, 2023
From Dubai to Panama
Last week was a busy one for BVI Finance. Over the course of five days, the agency attended two events on opposite sides of the world as part of its …
May 20, 2023
Incorporations rose slightly in Q3 2022
Incorporations increased slightly in the third quarter of 2022 over Q2, but they fell well short of the corresponding quarter in 2021, according to a quarterly report from the Financial …
May 20, 2023
Facilities unit upgraded to become department
The former Facilities Management Unit has been upgraded to a “full-fledged department” as part of the ongoing Public Service Transformation Programme, government announced this month. Communications and Works Minister Kye …
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May 20, 2023
Territory repped at United Nations forums
Representatives from the Virgin Islands attended recent United Nations forums on sustainable development and climate change as part of efforts to prepare for the implementation of the territory’s new National …
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May 20, 2023
Health care review is now under way
Consultations are under way as part of a review designed to assess and improve the territory’s primary health care system, according to government. To carry out the exercise, the Ministry …
May 20, 2023
Student charged for gun, ammo
The police Armed Response Team recently charged an 18-year-old high school student with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, police said last Thursday. Brandon Benjamin, of Belle Vue, was …
May 20, 2023
Students taught to ‘fight the bite’
Search and destroy. That was the message environmental health officers delivered to students last week as part of efforts to eradicate mosquito breeding sites in the territory, according to government. …
May 18, 2023
Census to start next month
After more than three years of delays, the 2023 Population and Housing Census will get under way on June 15 with the aim of completion in December, the Central Statistics …
May 12, 2023
Survey to assess election process
The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is asking voters to take a survey to provide feedback on the execution of the general election last month. The 13-question survey is …
May 12, 2023
Cops seize 9 scooters
The Road Policing Unit collaborated with officers from other units in recent days to crack down on scooter riders who disturb residents by forming noisy, illegal motorcades, particularly on the …
May 12, 2023
500 kilos of suspected coke seized in boat chase
Two men have been charged following a boat chase early Tuesday morning that ended on Beef Island with the seizure of a speedboat and more than 500 kilograms of suspected …
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May 12, 2023
Virgin Islands delegation attends education forum
Education challenges, disruptions and changes are among the topics to be addressed by a Virgin Islands delegation attending the 2023 Education World Forum in London, according to government. The group …
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May 9, 2023
Cops host East End businesses
As part of ongoing efforts to forge closer relationships with residents, community police officers in East End and Long Look organised a drive to give local businesses a place to …
May 6, 2023
Senior month kicks off with service, hiking
Hiking, painting and an open house are among the activities ongoing during the 34th annual Senior Citizens Month, which kicked off Monday with a service at the Road Town Methodist …
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April 28, 2023
Six Atlantic hurricanes predicted this year
Around 13 named storms, including six hurricanes, are likely to form this year during the Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to recent predictions by meteorologist Dr. Philip Klotzbach of the Tropical …
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April 28, 2023
District councils coming soon to territory
The Cabinet recently approved the formation of district councils to help advance the development of communities across the territory, government announced Saturday. As a next step following the April 5 …
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April 28, 2023
Cabinet approves culture policy
In a move designed to protect and develop the territory’s culture, the Cabinet recently approved the Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Policy and Strategy 2023 to 2028, government announced Saturday. …
April 27, 2023
Rules eased for paying lawyers from frozen assets
Following the implementation of wide-ranging new sanctions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, Governor John Rankin has been swamped with requests for the licence needed to use frozen …
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April 27, 2023
BVIIAC ‘incubation period’ extended
The BVI International Arbitration Centre opened its doors in 2016, and it was supposed to become financially independent after being financed and overseen by the Financial Services Commission for a …
April 16, 2023
Government pushes back against child abuse
A fence-and-gate-decorating competition and a run/walk event are among the activities planned in April for the territory’s 20th observance of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, according to government. “All …
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April 13, 2023
RATED Programme trains 45
Forty-five people were trained recently as part of the Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development Programme, government announced. The RATED Programme — which is designed to promote career development — …
