The Safe Haven Transitional Centre has served over 30 bowls of warm soup to vulnerable members of the Virgin Islands community during its Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen Outreach Initiative. The outreach programme carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Development is an annual event for the centre with its major beneficiaries being … 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
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
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
The Government of the Virgin Islands has addressed longstanding public concerns about the territory’s visual appeal and lack of aesthetic upkeep by empowering the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) with a $500,000 grant for a beautification project. The initiative will be led by Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, the Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4). In … Continued
The Ministry of Communications and Works has updated the public on ongoing roadworks and closures across the territory, affecting key thoroughfares. Motorists are advised to plan ahead, as delays and detours are expected. Minister for Communications and Works the Honourable Kye Rymer provided updates on some areas, giving the public a more detailed overview of … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is set to host its first-ever career exposition on Friday, November 29, aiming to connect residents with exciting opportunities in the energy sector. During a press conference, BVIEC officials shared details of the event, which will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and feature live demonstrations, interactive display booths, … Continued
Residents of the First District will soon have a fresh opportunity to better understand and engage with government processes through a new initiative, “What’s Going On In Government?”. This interactive community meeting series, spearheaded by First District Representative Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson and his District 1 Committee, debuts on Tuesday, 19th November 2024, at Ke … Continued
Territorial At-Large Representative, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, has unveiled a new initiative, Roots to Resilience: Together We Thrive, aimed at fostering vibrant, healthy, and united communities across the Virgin Islands. The programme, comprising 17 projects, seeks to empower residents through intergenerational engagement, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation. In a media release, it said the … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has reactivated its online payment portal today, Monday, November 4, 2024. This welcomed development will allow customers to once again pay their electricity bills online, offering more convenience for many. The portal had been offline since mid-August, when the BVIEC experienced a cyber-attack that necessitated shutting down its online services … Continued
