The Tortola Toastmasters Club of the BVI elected the 2024-2025 Executive Committee Members prior to the commencement of the new Toastmasters year on July 1, 2024. The Immediate Past President, Weslene Walters, congratulated the new Executive Committee for the 2024-2025 term and encouraged them to embrace the challenges ahead. She concluded her remarks with a … Continued
A heartfelt donation of $100,000 from the late Jason Helmbrecht brings the Humane Society of the British Virgin Islands one step closer to realizing its dream of a new animal shelter. Helmbrecht, a former resident of Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, and a passionate animal lover despite his allergies, passed away in January 2023. Tiffany Doyle, … Continued
The Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI) has successfully completed its Public Service 101 course on the island of Jost Van Dyke, marking the third of the Territory’s four main islands where the training has been conducted. Over the three-day course, public officers from various critical departments on Jost Van Dyke received comprehensive information … Continued
The lineup for the 70th Emancipation Festival Village is starting to take shape, with some of the biggest names in Caribbean music announced as the first confirmed headliners. It was revealed tonight during the Virgin Islands Music Festival that Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea, reggae singer Dexta Daps, and soca king Machel Montano will be among … Continued
Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith expressed a mix of pride and resolve as she reflected on accomplishments and challenges marking one year since taking office. Delivering remarks during the Territorial Address, the Representative for the 4th District said while the past year has flown by, her eagerness to drive progress in … Continued
In his first quarterly review since taking office, Governor Daniel Pruce has signalled he will request a final extension until August 31st for fully implementing the Commission of Inquiry recommendations in the Virgin Islands. In the Sixth Quarterly Report published Thursday, Governor Pruce said it is “clear” the previous May 31, 2024 deadline for enacting … Continued
As the Immigration and Passport Bill presently sits in the hands of lawmakers for amendments in the committee stage, Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron Walwyn is lobbying his colleagues to make amendments to Section 10 of the Bill to give immediate residency to children born in the BVI to expatriate parents. In an invited comment … Continued
The British Virgin Island’s very own Tara Hodge is competing in the Carla Hall Favorite Chef Competition. This passionate local chef aims to let her island-infused dishes shine alongside talented culinary artists from around the world. Hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality Carla Hall, the contest offers an extraordinary grand prize – the winner … Continued
British Virgin Islands native, Chef Chanel Henley, is preparing to take the culinary world by storm and needs your help to make it happen. Henley has been selected to compete in the Carla Hall Favorite Chef Competition, going head-to-head with talented chefs from around the globe. Hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality Carla Hall, … Continued
A night to remember filled with culinary excellence. This was on Saturday May 11, 2024, at Rosewood LiBle Dix Bay Resort at the BVI Food & Wine Festivals Inaugural partnership with the Ralph T. & Edris O’Neal Foundation. Guests were treated to a six-course wine paired tasting menu by Local Chef Brent Lettsome, BVI Based … Continued
