The Virgin Islands is encouraged to continue to embrace its poets and poetry as it joined the rest of the world in observing World Poetry Day on March 21. Secretary General of the BVI National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Allison Flax-Archer said the observance of the day encourages persons to understand the importance of poetic … Continued
A local resident working in an office on Fish Lock Road, Road Town was caught by surprise after she parked underneath a recently erected billboard which fell on top of her vehicle. Our team happened to pass by the incident and noticed the resident in distress. Our team reached out to the resident who was … Continued
MONEY MATTERS BVI (MMBVI), the financial literacy education program at the BVI Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”), will again take the lead in the British Virgin Islands’ celebration of GLOBAL MONEY WEEK 2023. GLOBAL MONEY WEEK (GMW), which is organised by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, International Network on Financial Education (OECD/INFE), is … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is informing both political parties and the general public that during the election period the respective political parties will not be required to seek noise permits or exemptions. The RVIPF gave the confirmation in a media release on Friday, stating that provisions are made within the Noise Control & … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe, is one of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement At-Large candidates in the upcoming general elections. Moses-Scatliffe served a House Speaker from 2011-2019. Moses-Scatliffe brings the Movements total candidates thus far to 8 including, Territorial At-Large candidates Ronnie W Skelton, Shaina Smith-Archer and Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather. District … Continued
The Virgin Islands Party on March 11th, 2023 held a fundraising Gala honoring various persons in the Community who have not only contributed to the success of the party but also community service and awareness. The event which was held at Manhattan Bar and Lounge was hosted by Mrs. Suzan Rhymer, wife of 5th District … Continued
On 24 February, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Mangrove Nursery Project hosted a sixteen-person delegation from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) as part of a marine sciences knowledge exchange. President of HLSCC, Dr. Richard Georges explained that the exchange between HLSCC and UVI was supported by the Judith A. Towle Environment … Continued
This morning March 15th, 2023 around 9am, a young woman crossing the Highway opposite BVI Post was struck by a scooter rider. Eyewitnesses shared that two cars on either side stopped for the young women to cross when a scooter rider came down the middle sticking the young woman. It is unclear the magnitude of … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is now a Presidential Partner with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). Chairman of the FCCA and Carnival Corporation & plc Micky Arison said on Monday, March 13 that the Virgin Islands has been a long standing partner of the industry, and that he was thrilled with the agreement which … Continued
Bryshan Walters is well on his way to receiving his prosthetic leg thanks to the support of the Safe Haven Transitional Centre and officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Community Partnership Unit. Today’s presentation of $5,000 are funds raised as a result of a partnership forged by Safe Haven with the RVIPF community … Continued
