The Government of the Virgin Islands’ recent intervention with InterCaribbean Airways has led to a significant improvement in the air travel services provided to the territory by the airline. This is according to the Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, Kurt Menal, who shared the update during a recent interview with 284 Media. He … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has firmly denied allegations that she was involved in a rumoured power play intended to topple Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s administration. Addressing the claims at a press conference on Wednesday, Smith clarified her stance, stating she remained committed to her role as Deputy Premier and Minister … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Lorna Smith has pushed back against Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s claim that keeping her as Deputy Premier and minister would have caused instability within his administration. Speaking at an impromptu press conference on Wednesday, October 23, Smith expressed her shock over the premier’s rationale for her sudden dismissal, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) netball team secured a commanding victory over World Netball’s newest full member, St. Eustatius, in their opening match of the Battle of the Saints tournament on Thursday, October 24. The game, held at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in St. Maarten, saw the BVI team dominate Statia with a final … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Third District resident, Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, has announced the return of the annual Third District Job Fair, slated for Sunday, October 27, 2024. The event will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the grounds of Therapy Works at Hanna … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society has made a significant contribution to the fight against cancer in the Virgin Islands by donating a state-of-the-art MRI Injector machine to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). The donation, made in honour of the late Kirima Shameka Forbes, was presented during a heartfelt ceremony on Friday, October 18, at the … Continued
In response to ongoing concerns raised by the Virgin Gorda community regarding healthcare delivery, the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) have implemented significant updates to services at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic. During a recent meeting with residents, several issues were highlighted, prompting the government to prioritize … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is proudly represented at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men’s Tournament, currently underway in Antigua and Barbuda. The tournament, which runs from Wednesday, October 23 to Sunday, October 27, marks the first time since 2018 that the BVI is competing at the senior men’s level in the prestigious … Continued
In a statement to the public during a press conference on Wednesday, October 23, Hon. Lorna Smith addressed her unexpected removal from her roles as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade. Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley had dismissed Smith just hours earlier, citing his loss of confidence in her supporting … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is being strongly represented at the 30th Annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Tradeshow, with a delegation led by Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer. The event, scheduled to take place from October 22 to 25 in St. Maarten, presents a valuable opportunity for the … Continued
