It was one of the most highly anticipated games as the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball League kicked off in Dutch St. Maarten which runs from July 14 to July 20, 2024. The games are played at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Philipsburg, the capital city of Dutch St. Maarten. Team Virgin Gorda … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands hosted the first-ever ACI Airport Day event in the Virgin Islands on July 9, 2024, organised by the Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) in collaboration with the BVI Airports Authority. This landmark event brought together leading airport industry executives and authorities from across the world … Continued
Thirty-three public officers living and working on Anegada have completed Public Service 101, marking the completion of the course on each of the Territory’s four main islands. Public Service 101, a three-day course, is a key offering from the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute and attendance is mandatory for public officers. The officers, which … Continued
CIBC Caribbean has joined its parent company, CIBC, in making an initial donation of US $100,000 through CIBC Caribbean’s ComTrust Foundation to support hurricane relief efforts in Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The funds will go towards restoration efforts in St. Vincent, Grenada and the Grenadines, and Jamaica and to assist affected fishermen in … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced an upcoming increase in the Territory’s minimum wage. Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE, disclosed that the minimum wage will rise to $8.50 per hour, effective from 30th November 2024. She emphasized that this adjustment is part of a … Continued
Summer Sizzle BVI has become the Caribbean’s premiere fashion and lifestyle destination experience held in the British Virgin Islands. The 14-year anniversary event is scheduled for July 25 – 28, 2024 creating an epic mix of Fashion, Art, Music, Beauty & Culture. Celebrities, VIP Guests, top international and local models, kid models, fashion designers, beauty … Continued
The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship Caribbean, in partnership with Unite BVI, is thrilled to announce an exciting entrepreneurship Bootcamp for teenagers in the British Virgin Islands. The five-day intensive programme, scheduled from July 15 -19, 2024, aims to empower young minds and equip them with the essential tools to transform their innovation ideas into real … Continued
Fifty-Two (52) persons are now British Citizens having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty. The new citizens were processed during a ceremony held at Government House on June 20 and heard congratulatory remarks from His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce, and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro. Governor Pruce said, “Today you have … Continued
Dr. Connie George has been officially appointed as the first Director of the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute, effective June 18, 2024. Dr. George’s appointment comes following a period of her assignment as the Interim Director of the Institute, since its launch in August 2023. The newly appointed Director brings a wealth of experience … Continued
The Bayside Blazers Basketball Team from the Virgin Islands will be one of two teams that will represent the BVI in the regional Dreams to Reality Foundation Annual ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball Tournament to be held in Dutch St. Maarten from 14-20 July, 2024. The games will be played nightly at the LB … Continued
