The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency has announced the appointment of Mrs. Shaina M. Smith-Archer as the Director of Programme Delivery. Mrs. Smith-Archer’s appointment took effect on 10th June, 2024, which effectively adds over 20 years of expertise in project management and engineering to the Programme Delivery Unit. As the Director of Programme Delivery, … Continued
The Maples Group is proud to announce it is supporting the redevelopment of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”). The US$70,000 donation will pay for the outfitting of therapy and sensory rooms in the school, which provides inclusive, empowering education aligned with BVI’s mandate to educate all children. This … Continued
Caribbean POSH has announced Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, as the keynote speaker for Caribbean POSH Weekend. The event will take place from June 28-30, 2024, at Harbor 360, Yacht Haven Grande, against the stunning backdrop of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Regis-Prosper, the first woman appointed to the post … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority is notifying the public that due to ongoing electricity-related issues, operations at the Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End have been suspended until further notice. Residents in the East End areas are therefore encouraged to access healthcare services at the Rosalind Penn Health Center in Long Look until the … Continued
In a recent statement, the BVI Health Services Authority stated that the Dental Services Unit at the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority will be temporarily closed until further notice. The agency stated, “This closure is essential to facilitate important facility improvements aimed at enhancing our overall dental care service offering.” As a result, all … Continued
The attorney representing former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew Fahie, Theresa Van Vliet admonished a Miami court to enforce the mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for his involvement in a drug and money laundering scheme. The motion by Fahie’s attorney for a lesser sentence is said to be based on what they describe … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has signed the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) second United Nations (UN) Country Implementation Plan (CIP) that expands programming and technical assistance to the Territory from UN agencies serving the Caribbean region. Among other things, the CIP will help to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and implementation … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley and United Kingdom (UK) Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) H.E. James Kariuki have held constructive discussions on relations between the UK and British Virgin Islands (BVI) during a courtesy call at the offices of the UK Permanent Representation to the UN in New York. Among other … Continued
The sentencing of Oleanvine Maynard, former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority has been pushed back once again despite a previous announcement that prosecutors would not be granting any further extensions. The reasons for the additional delay has not been provided. However, Maynard’s sentencing hearing is now reset for June 20th, 2024. Maynard, confessed … Continued
Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has urged the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Mr. Simon Stiell on support to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to help in the response to the negative impacts of climate change as the islands face stronger and more frequent storms, heavier rains, … Continued
