ADRIANNE THOMAS IS THE NEWEST CCT BRAND AMBASSADOR

Adrianne Thomas, the recently crowned Junior Ambassador of Tourism, has added another accolade to her name as the newest CCT Brand Ambassador. The official signing took place on Wednesday, June 19 at CCT’s Flagship Store in Wickham’s Cay I, Tortola.  Thomas was joined by her parents along with Mrs. Natalie Penn-Lake, Standards and Training Manager … Continued

SHAINA SMITH- ARCHER IS RDA’S DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME DELIVERY

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency has announced the appointment of Mrs. Shaina M. Smith-Archer as the Director of Programme Delivery. Mrs. Smith-Archer’s appointment took effect on 10th June, 2024, which effectively adds over 20 years of expertise in project management and engineering to the Programme Delivery Unit. As the Director of Programme Delivery, … Continued

MAPLES GROUP PLEDGES US$ 70K TO SUPPORT INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN THE BVI

The Maples Group is proud to announce it is supporting the redevelopment of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”). The US$70,000 donation will pay for the outfitting of therapy and sensory rooms in the school, which provides inclusive, empowering education aligned with BVI’s mandate to educate all children. This … Continued

45 PUBLIC OFFICERS RECEIVE MEDALS AT THE KING’S BIRTHDAY PARADE

The British Virgin Islands celebrated His Majesty King Charles III’s birthday with a grand parade and medal ceremony, honouring public officers for their long service and good conduct. The festivities commenced at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town, Tortola, and concluded at the Queen Elizabeth II Park. The parade featured participation from various … Continued

BVI RED CROSS ENHANCES VOLUNTEER SKILLS WITH ENRICHMENT SUMMIT

The British Virgin Islands Red Cross Association is significantly enhancing the capabilities of its volunteers through a comprehensive Volunteer Enrichment Summit, led by Jason Lyons, an experienced Emergency Management Consultant from the Red Cross. Lyons, who serves as a Regional Manager at the American Red Cross and formerly held the position of Disaster and Risk … Continued

IRIS PENN SMITH CLINIC IN EAST END TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO ONGOING ELECTRICITY RELATED ISSUES

The BVI Health Services Authority is notifying the public that due to ongoing electricity-related issues, operations at the Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End have been suspended until further notice. Residents in the East End areas are therefore encouraged to access healthcare services at the Rosalind Penn Health Center in Long Look until the … Continued

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF DENTAL SERVICES BVIHSA

In a recent statement, the BVI Health Services Authority stated that the Dental Services Unit at the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority will be temporarily closed until further notice. The agency stated, “This closure is essential to facilitate important facility improvements aimed at enhancing our overall dental care service offering.” As a result, all … Continued

MEN’S HEALTH FAIR EVENT A SUCCESS

The Office of Gender Affairs in collaboration with numerous organisations across the territory, held their annual Men’s Health Fair at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park on Thursday, June 13. The initiative is part of the department’s celebration of men during the month of June as they aim to promote health and wellness among … Continued

“TASTE OF TORTOLA” CULINARY EVENT SET FOR THIS WEEKEND

This Saturday, the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park will be the culinary hotspot of the British Virgin Islands as the BVI Tourist Board hosts its much-anticipated Taste of Tortola event. Promising a unique and delightful culinary experience, the event will feature approximately 20 restaurants from across the island, each showcasing exclusive dishes from their … Continued

PREMIER TO ADDRESS UN DECOLONIZATION COMMITTEE, AHEAD OF OFFICIAL BVI VISIT

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley is preparing to deliver a statement during the upcoming June Substantive Session of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization. The 2024 resumed session will meet in New York from 10 to 21 June. The Premier made the announcement during a recent press conference. In addition, Wheatley provided an update on the … Continued