Connect Enterprise Ltd. has secured a $4 million contract to install a new sewer network system in Cane Garden Bay, culminating a four-year effort to address chronic sewerage issues in one of the territory’s key tourism destinations. The contract signing on Monday represents “a moment of deep significance” that has spanned three premiers and three … Continued
Ms. Tichina Penn will be representing the British Virgin Islands in the upcoming Miss International Elegance Mothers Pageant being held on May 10th, 2025 in Sint Maarten at the Tropicana Ballroom in Creole Bay. Speaking in a recent interview with 284 Media, Penn revealed that this year’s theme is “A Letter to Mothers”, with her … Continued
BVI Finance, in partnership with the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, has announced the return of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme following its highly successful inaugural year. This initiative aims to provide BVI students with invaluable work experience in the financial services industry, fostering the development of future decision-makers through hands-on … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging residents to prioritize sexual health as cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increase in the British Virgin Islands. While specific figures were not disclosed, health officials emphasized the importance of prevention, education, and testing, particularly with Valentine’s Day approaching. “Wrap It Up” Campaign for Valentine’s Week … Continued
Nearly 500 men from across the British Virgin Islands took advantage of free health screenings and prostate examinations at the recently concluded BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair and Prostate Screening event held on Virgin Gorda and Tortola. Now in its 22nd year, the annual event kicked off on February 1 at the Catholic Community … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has directly linked recent infrastructure damage in the British Virgin Islands to climate change, citing increased rainfall and more intense storms as evidence of growing environmental challenges. Speaking during the launch of the Solar Technology Energy Programme (S.T.E.P) the former environment minister emphasized the territory’s opportunity to become a … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) fell to a 3-1 defeat against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, February 9, in a Group B clash at the Estadio Nacional during the 2025 CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers. Trinidad and Tobago started aggressively, with Josiah Kallicharan finding the net in just the 6th minute, heading home a well-placed cross … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has strongly refuted allegations made in a recent local media article titled, “Assistant COP Pam Trevillion Said to be on Forced Leave.” In an official statement, Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool dismissed the article’s claims as “erroneous, misleading, and misinformation.” She emphasized that there was no physical confrontation between … Continued
