Longstanding Civil Servant Mr. Elory Tubull has died at the age of 73. The announcement was made by his family in an official notice. Turnbull served in various capacities throughout his time as a public servant including: Educator, Chief Education Officer and Permanent Secretary in the then Chief Minister’s Office. Turnbull was also an avid … Continued
Virgin Islander Kegan Brooks recently visited St. Vincent and the Grenadines to attend the funeral of his late Grandfather Mr. Cyril DaBreo who worked for Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands for many years. While there, Kegan Brookes of Pelican Gate School Tortola BVI met with Vybz Kartel and Prime Minister of St. Vincent … Continued
Unite BVI has announced the launch of the 2024 KickStart BVI Small Business Loan Programme, designed to provide financial support and resources to BVI-based entrepreneurs. This initiative aims to stimulate economic growth and development in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) by offering zero-interest loans, free training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The loan programme is open … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) brought the essence of the BVI to life at the prestigious Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, held from August 10–16, 2024. The delegation, led by Director of Tourism Clive McCoy, included International Marketing Manager Feliza Fenty and Regional Business Development Managers Hazel Penn (Canada … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) recently welcomed Dr. Loay Jabre, an HLSCC alumnus (A.S., Natural Science ’10) and Postdoctoral Investigator from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) in Falmouth, Massachusetts for a two-week exploratory study and training visit. Director of Marine & Maritime Studies, Susan Zaluski explained that … Continued
2023 Virgin Islands Princess De’Nya Winter will representing the Territory of the Virgin Islands in the 2024 Miss Caribbean Cultural Princess Pageant in Hollywood FL slated for this October. Voting site is open! 🗳️ Click the link to vote https://www.pageantplanet.com/getShortCode/Y2FyaWJiZWFuLWN1bHR1cmFsLXByaW5jZXNzLTIwMjQ= 🗳️$2/Vote 🗳️One can vote as many times as they would like. 🗳️Voting begins July 22, 2024 🗳️Voting … Continued
It was recently announced that the government of the Virgin Islands instituted a hiring freeze and travel restrictions for public service workers as part of its measures to cut costs while investigating a $20 million salary discrepancy found in this year’s budget. During the Friday August 16th House of Assembly debate, leader of Government business … Continued
Prominent and longstanding businesswoman Gertrude Callwood has died. The news was announced via Gertudes Beach Bar and Grill’s Facebook post Sunday August 18, 2024. The post stated, “Good day beautiful family and friends of Mama Gertrude of Gertrudes Beach Bar. It is with sad news that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother, … Continued
Premier of the Virgin Islands and Finance Minister Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has come under fire after it was recently revealed in the House of Assembly on Friday August 16th, 2024 that the leader of Government business and Finance Minister inaccurately budgeted for the salary structure for public servants. Premier Wheatley told the House … Continued
In a message to Virgin Islanders and residents His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce issued a statement ahead of the expected tropical storm Ernesto. Pruce said, “Earlier today, I chaired the disaster management operations group, which brings together all of the agencies and departments here in the Virgin Islands to help us prepare for a severe … Continued
