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284 News Wednesday February 5th 2025
FRETT QUALIFIES FOR 2025 CARIFTA GAMES – LIBURD SETS NEW SCHOOL RECORD
Rising BVI sprinter Tiondre Frett has secured his spot for the 2025 CARIFTA Games in Trinidad and Tobago, achieving double qualification marks in both the 200 and 400 metres. Frett’s impressive performances came at the John Thomas Terrier Classic in Boston on Saturday, where he competed for Sprint Tech BVI. In the Men’s Open 400 … Continued
HEALTH MINISTRY SECURES $250,000 GRANT
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has secured a $250,000 grant from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States to enhance healthcare infrastructure and address climate change challenges. The Enhancing Health Infrastructure and Resilience Project will focus on critical improvements, including installing backup power systems, strengthening cold chain storage, and establishing medical oxygen generation capabilities. … Continued
ROSAN URGES OPPOSITION TO COME TOGETHER FOR THE PEOPLE
Local commentator Cindy Rosan is calling on the various party leaders within His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition to unify for the betterment of the Virgin Islands. Rosan acknowledged that everyone has their own story, but noted the public cares more about whether the Opposing factions can come together rather than the details of the fallout between … Continued
BOSSs TO VIRRGIN A TRANSITION IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
The BVI’s Financial Services sector continues to navigate various challenges while seeking to safeguard its future. The importance of the sector and its stability remains crucial to the Virgin Islands’ economy. Mr. Kenneth Baker, Managing Director and CEO of the Financial Services Commission recently provided key updates on the financial services sector in the Virgin … Continued
Garnet A. Ferron Snr To Launch Book On Workplace Fairness
Mr. Garnet A. Ferron Snr. a first time author will be launching his book “Workplaces Fairness Globally: Balancing the Weight of Fairness”, which he stated examines the complex interplay of fairness in the workplace on a global scale. In a Government Information services release, Mr. Ferron Snr. said the contents of the text delves into … Continued
284 News Tuesday February 4th 2025
284 News Monday February 3rd 2025
BVIFA NAMES 20-MEMBER CONCACAF QUALIFIERS U17 TEAM
The British Virgin Islands has announced a 20-member squad set to compete in the 2025 CONCACAF Under-17 Men’s Qualifiers in Costa Rica. The team, placed in Group B, will begin their campaign on Friday, February 7, facing off against St. Maarten, before taking on Trinidad and Tobago, host nation Costa Rica, and Guyana. The winner … Continued