Some 50 Law Enforcement Officers have completed a certified Emergency Care and Treatment in Disasters Course. The one-week World Health Organization (WHO) and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) training was facilitated through the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI). Participants were drawn from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Virgin Islands Fire & … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and its Auditor Dian Fahie have publicly apologized to two BVI residents, Levor Lettsome and Cedorene Malone-Smith, for the harm caused by statements made in a Preliminary Audit Report circulated in November 2021. The statements, which led to the abrupt suspension of both individuals from their roles, have now … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is advocating for the removal of the Governor from presiding over the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands, in an effort to increase autonomy over the territory’s policy-making process. Premier Wheatley raised this issue during a recent session of the House of Assembly, calling for the Opposition to put aside … Continued
Questions remain unanswered regarding how much of the recently approved $100 million loan will benefit the sister islands of Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke, as no clear indication has been given on the extent to which these islands will receive support. The loan, the largest ever borrowed by the Government of the British … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is gearing up for the highly anticipated return of the BVI Literary Arts Festival (BVI Lit Fest) from 7th to 10th November 2024 – now in its fourth year and third in-person edition. The four-day event, themed “Roots to Routes” and hosted as part of the BVI’s Culture and Tourism … Continued
Caribbean Territories have received strong backing from Governments across the Caribbean to deepen collaboration with the United Nations (UN) system on sustainable development ahead of the 40th Session of the UN Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Lima, Peru where representatives of the countries and territories of the region will gather … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has recently announced the launch of its Concrete Construction Training Programme, which provides a unique opportunity for individuals to gain internationally recognised certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Applications for this pilot programme are ongoing, with the course set to begin on 4 … Continued
C&W Communications, operators of the Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC brands in the Caribbean have announce the appointment of Maria De Grads as the new General Manager of Flow British Virgin Islands effective October 1, the first female leader in the company’s 58-year history of operations in the Territory. “Maria’s appointment marks a … Continued
The national census is facing significant challenges and delays, according to Raymond Phillips, Director of the Central Statistics Office. In a recent interview with Government Information Services, Phillips revealed that the census, which began in late July or early August last year, is only about halfway complete. The process, initially expected to take six months, … Continued
Last week, BVI residents once again found themselves at the mercy of a brutal heatwave, with temperatures spiking to a heat index of 103 degrees Fahrenheit. While many of us cherish the sun’s warmth as part of island life, this scorching weather has become increasingly relentless—reaching new, unbearable highs over recent months. As frequent heat … Continued
