ECONOMIST : Feb 20th 2021 The ice-cream parlours and music halls of the Isle of Man were once packed each summer with workers who travelled ten hours on a steamer to a Manx beach to escape the cotton mills of Lancashire for a week. “You see the best of the working class of the north … Continued

With heavy machinery and ceremonial shovels, demolition of the former home of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and construction of a state-of-the-art new National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) began with a groundbreaking ceremony this week in McNamara. The resilient and high-technology building will serve as the hub for disaster and emergency response in the … Continued

Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews says the vaccine ‘jab’ was quick, virtually painless and has provided for him a sense of protection and confidence moving forward. The Commissioner sat yesterday morning next to Head of Customs Mr. Wade Smith downstairs of the Police Headquarters as they both received the first of two shots of the … Continued

GIS On Monday, February 15 the customers who conducted business with the Department of Immigration had their first look at the officers wearing the newly designed uniform. Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn expressed his approval of the new uniform and believes that his officers share the same sentiment. Mr. Penn said that Immigration Officers … Continued

BVI IAC reaffirms commitment to diverse representation of the international business community TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (Feb. 18, 2021) – The British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC), an independent not-for-profit institution serving the demands for dispute resolution in the international business community, today announced the addition of 10 members to its arbitration panel. … Continued

GIS Residents of the British Virgin Islands are advised that the online registration form for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine will be temporarily closed from this evening, February 17. This is to allow for the scheduling of appointments for those that fall into Phase One. During this time, the registration form will also be updated to … Continued

Many non-essential workers and unauthorized residents of the British Virgin Islands were today able to secure their first dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine ahead of healthcare and frontline workers who should have been first in line, as mandated in Phase 1 of the vaccination rollout plan. Videos and pictures circulating on social media confirmed … Continued

The BVI National Commission for UNESCO will be hosting a week of activities in March in observance of World Poetry Day. Secretary General for the BVI National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Allison Flax-Archer shared that activities including a poetry competition will be held under the theme, “Perspectives of Our Past: The Unsung Heroes” and is open for … Continued

The FA’s brand new Super 6 Tournament got underway on Sunday with Old Madrid FC using all their experience to beat Rebels FC, 3-1, at East End v Long Look. The unique format sees the Member Clubs vying for a top six finish whereby they will then play a round robin to see who can … Continued