The newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Simon Springette, has begun a two-day visit to the Virgin Islands from today, October 1, marking a significant step in fostering collaboration on sustainable development initiatives in the territory. Springette’s visit aims to strengthen the relationship between the Virgin Islands and the United … 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
The Government of the Virgin Islands is set to officially announce the removal of the existing visa requirement for Guyanese nationals travelling to the territory, marking a significant step in strengthening the relationship between the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Guyana. The announcement will be made during a press conference scheduled for Monday, September 30, … Continued
Team BVI has proudly wrapped up their journey at the First Global Challenge 2024 in Greece, achieving an impressive overall ranking of #111 out of 180 teams, marking a significant leap from their #143 position in the previous year’s competition. In the Caribbean region, Team BVI secured the 6th spot, reflecting their growth and dedication … Continued
The East End community, Lower Estate, Huntum’s Ghut, Purcell Estate, Duffs Bottom, and Sea Cows Bay are among a few neighbourhoods that have been identified as areas of key concern as it relates to dengue fever in the Virgin Islands. This was disclosed by Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael during a recent interview with … Continued
Orrett Donald Kennedy from St. George’s Secondary School has emerged as the top student in the 2024 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams in the Virgin Islands. Kennedy demonstrated exceptional academic proficiency by sitting 11 subjects and securing an impressive nine Grade I passes, earning him the top spot in this … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) archery team made a triumphant return home after an impressive performance at the 2024 WAAm Caribbean Development Championship, held in Kingston, Jamaica. The team brought back a remarkable haul of 12 medals, consisting of 3 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze. Leading the way for team BVI was Kellyann Tillack, … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is taking steps to restore its online payment system after a thorough forensic investigation into the ransomware attack that disrupted its operations on August 15, 2024. The corporation announced that the investigation found no clear evidence of a breach in the online payment service, but noted that they are prioritizing … Continued
Plans to complete the long-awaited East End Football Stadium in Greenland, Tortola, are moving forward, with a new design officially submitted for the multi-million-dollar project. The update was shared by Avanell Morton, President of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA), during the association’s Media Day and Award Ceremony on Sunday, September 22. Morton revealed that the … Continued
