On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Republic Bank hosted its highly anticipated second MSME Conference, bringing together entrepreneurs and business owners from across the British Virgin Islands. The conference aimed to address the unique needs and aspirations of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), providing a continuous platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and empowerment. Marion Blyden, … Continued
Kyron McMaster now has another title to his name after being newly minted as Kyron McMaster, OBE. On Thursday 28th November 2024, BVI’s Olympian, who is currently ranked 4th in the world for 400M athletes, Kyron McMaster was honoured and bestowed with the title Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess … Continued
The Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town recently installed new members and a new board of the Early Act Club at the Francis Lettsome Primary School in Greenland, Tortola BVI. Rotary Club Sunrise will serve as sponsor club and administer guidance and support to the new board along with the 25 additional students. In an … Continued
Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, the Disney Treasure, marked a special milestone arriving to the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park for the first time on November 27th, 2024 ahead of its maiden voyage on December 21st, 2024. As part of a longstanding global maritime tradition for all vessels on their first call to a … Continued
Director of Culture Dr. Katherine Smith has announced that the mural, “The Manatee” will be unveiled on Friday at the Bamboushay Lounge in honour the Virgin Islands’ maritime heritage. Dr. Smith said this year, the Culture and Tourism Month has focused on cultural tourism and the Bamboushay Lounge represents a business with a cultural product. … Continued
The Virgin Islands Cultural Food Fair, Book and Art Expo will be held this Friday as part of this year’s Culture and Tourism Month of activities. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sustainable Development, through The Department of Culture will host the much-anticipated event which showcases the diverse and vibrant cultural heritage of the Virgin … Continued
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are investigating a tragic marine accident that occurred on Friday 26th November after 6 pm in the vicinity of Saba Rock. Preliminary reports indicate that a 21-foot RHIB collided with a dinghy, resulting in serious injuries to one individual. The victim who has been identified as … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has officially announced and is proudly celebrating the achievements of Cohort 7 at the 7th Recruit Training Completion Exercise and Passing Out Parade, held on the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Campus Grounds on Thursday, November 14. The ceremony marked the culmination of seven months of intensive training for … Continued
Peter Island Resort, the largest private island resort in the British Virgin Islands, say they are pleased to announce its official opening December 1, 2024. Since its closure in 2017, the resort has undergone a reimagining that has transformed the property to a new level of luxury. In addition to relocating the heart of the … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands on Sunday, November 24th, commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Great March of 1949 with a historic march. What is being termed a momentous event by lawmakers brought together thousands of residents, community members, and local organisations, all marching in solidarity to honour the courageous actions of those who fought … Continued
