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
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has announced it is commissioning an independent audit of Republic Bank (EC) Limited after over 12,000 customers had their accounts improperly debited due to delayed processing of transactions dating back to 2022. In a strongly-worded statement, the ECCB called the situation “downright unsatisfactory” and stated it has caused hardship … Continued
Just in time for the predicted high activity of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, 284 Media and the Department of Disaster Management have joined forces to produce a series of public service announcement (PSA) videos focused on hurricane preparedness. The three short videos follow a family and their neighbours as they take important steps to … Continued
Governor Daniel Pruce has announced he will publish his first quarterly report on the progress of implementing the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) reforms by the end of May. The report comes after facing backlash over an apparent lack of updates since taking office in January 2024. Pruce made the announcement following an address to the … Continued
The excitement is building for the Miss British Virgin Islands 2024 pageant, as the seven contestants vying for the crown were unveiled in a grand reveal on Sunday, May 12th. The grand reveal gave attendees their first glimpse of the contestants who will take the stage and provided an interactive experience for the selection of … Continued
