On Thursday 24th October, 2024, the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town embarked on an exciting initiative to foster Peace in the Virgin Islands. This significant project coincides occurs during Rotary’s Economic and Community Development Month. Held at a private ceremony at the Youth Empowerment Project in Fat Hogs Bay Tortola British Virgin Islands, this … Continued
On October 25, 2024, the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) proudly hosted the True Blue Beauty Pageant, celebrating the outstanding contributions and achievements of female police officers from across the region. The event took place at the prestigious John E. St. Luce Finance & Conference Center, St. John, Antigua and Barbuda and showcased … Continued
The 2024 Unite BVI KickStart BVI Small Business Loan Programme launched in July 2024 and continues development with an exciting and successful evening of mentoring. On Friday October 11th, 2024 at Seven at the Pier 23 small business applicants had an opportunity to provide a one-minute elevator pitch aimed at selling their business to perspective … Continued
The Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) BVI Organization which has served as a vital community that embodies resilience, dedication, and unity among Filipino workers abroad recently appointed a new board. The Organization plays a crucial rule in fostering a sense of community among OFWs. It provides resources, guidance, and support network, helping members navigate the complexities … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been elected by Member States from across the Americas and beyond to serve as a member of the leadership Bureau of the premier regional intergovernmental body within the United Nations (UN) system for advancing the economic and social development of the region, the Economic Commission for Latin America and … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley and United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador H.E. James Kariuki have discussed international cooperation between and the UK and Overseas Territories (OTs) following a United Nations’ (UN) agreement on the ‘Pact for the Future’, a declaration aimed at reforming the international system to encourage a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive … Continued
Three (3) Public officers have completed a one-month apprenticeship placements at the Customer Service Care Centre. The officers are Desima Lambert of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Kesheida Williams from the Survey Department and Mrs. Marcia Green of the Land Registry Department, all within the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change. Permanent … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Red Cross has trained 100 educators and school support staff in First Aid in a significant step towards bolstering community resilience. Director Ms. Stacy C. Lloyd said the training is a milestone in the Territory’s resilience-building efforts amidst climate challenges and is part of the ongoing SMART Schools initiative. The … Continued
Outgoing Chair of the OECS Council of Minsters: Health Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley said during his one-year tenure, strategies for enhancing preventive healthcare of OECS Member States, reducing costs through more efficient pharmaceutical procurement were explored. Honourable Wheatley is attending the 37th Pooled Procurement Service (PPS) Policy Board Meeting … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Red Cross say they are proud to host a regional Train the Trainer workshop on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), bringing together various Red Cross volunteers and staff from the BVI and other Overseas Territories. The workshop will equip participants to become trainers in skills important for supporting individuals with … Continued
