Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Third District resident, Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, has announced the return of the annual Third District Job Fair, slated for Sunday, October 27, 2024. The event will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the grounds of Therapy Works at Hanna … Continued
The 2024 Unite BVI KickStart BVI Small Business Loan Programme launched in July 2024 and continues development with an exciting and successful evening of mentoring. On Friday October 11th, 2024 at Seven at the Pier 23 small business applicants had an opportunity to provide a one-minute elevator pitch aimed at selling their business to perspective … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society has made a significant contribution to the fight against cancer in the Virgin Islands by donating a state-of-the-art MRI Injector machine to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). The donation, made in honour of the late Kirima Shameka Forbes, was presented during a heartfelt ceremony on Friday, October 18, at the … Continued
Director of Waste Management, Marcus Solomon, is encouraging residents to make use of the Derelict Removal Information System to track vehicles that have been tagged or removed under the territory’s derelict removal program. The system, which can be accessed online, allows users to see real-time updates on vehicles that have been marked as derelict on … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports has issued a statement addressing a second allegation of sexual molestation against a male teacher at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), just weeks into the new school year. This follows a similar accusation that was made against another male teacher of the school at the beginning … Continued
The 13th Annual CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure saw a record-breaking turnout on October 5, with 450 participants joining the cause to fight cancer in the British Virgin Islands. Hosted in collaboration with the BVI Cancer Society, the event aimed to raise $75,000, with all proceeds going to support cancer patients and their families. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is advising the public to be aware of increased emergency service activity at local airports as it conducts its biennial emergency simulation exercises. These exercises will take place between Monday, October 7, and Thursday, November 7, at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island, Auguste George … Continued
Residents of the British Virgin Islands are being urged to show their support for the 13th annual CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure, the largest fundraiser benefiting the BVI Cancer Society. The event will take place on Saturday, October 5, starting at 5:30 a.m. from the CIBC Caribbean branch in Wickham’s Cay, Road Town. At … Continued
The winners of the 4th annual “Hunt for the Cure” car treasure hunt gathered at the CIBC Caribbean Tortola branch on Tuesday, October 1, to receive their prizes as part of CIBC’s ongoing Walk for the Cure campaign. The event, held on Saturday, September 14, was organized to raise awareness and funds for the fight … Continued
The Road Town Market Square project, an initiative aimed at revitalizing the old market space, is again under scrutiny following the release of an audit report highlighting significant delays, cost overruns, and underuse of the facility. Originally envisioned as a state-of-the-art facility to support local farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs, the project has faced challenges since … Continued
