The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) recently welcomed Ms Tifanie Robinson as their new Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.  The RDA shared the news in a recent Facebook post. In this role, Ms. Robinson will monitor the RDA’s progress against targets for ongoing projects. She will also evaluate completed projects to assess value … Continued

During recent Standing Finance Committee (SFC) deliberations, BVI Fire Services Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McLean outlined major challenges facing the department including a lack of personnel, equipment, and support.  Quoting the SFC report, McLean shared that “One of the issues they faced with filling vacancies was that with reduced budgets, they were unable to get … Continued

Two students from the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, Tre Williams and Kymani Smith, have entered into an apprenticeship program to gain hands-on career experience. Williams and Smith will work two days per week in retail positions at Riteway Pasea as part of the program. This opportunity is part of the learning centre’s mission to … Continued

His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition has declared its unwavering support for the government’s stance against Governor John Rankin’s request for increased authority to implement reforms stemming from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations. During a press conference on Tuesday, January 9th, Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton expressed deep concern regarding the Governor’s intentions. He emphasized the Opposition’s … Continued

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the handover of keys to the new Jost Van Dyke Multipurpose Educational Facility to the school’s principal ahead of the upcoming term. The new school provides a safe, inclusive learning environment for students on Jost Van Dyke. Its impact as a Multipurpose facility is expected … Continued

Regional airline LIAT has announced it will wind down operations and close on January 24th.  News broke in reports by Barbados Today after their news desk obtained a copy of a letter signed by LIAT Administrator Cleveland Seaforth, dated January 4th 2024. “After careful consideration and evaluation of the present operations, a decision has been … Continued

Outgoing Governor John Rankin has stated his intention to ask the United Kingdom for expanded powers and an extended deadline for implementing reforms in the British Virgin Islands. Rankin expressed doubt that the government can meet the current May 2024 target, despite two prior deadline adjustments at their request. He noted only one additional reform … Continued