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BVI’S TIGERQI ARCHITECTURE BY LAVINA LIBURD, ARCHITECT FEATURED IN THE WALLPAPER ARCHITECTS’ DIRECTORY 2024

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TigerQi Architecture by Lavina Liburd, Architect has been listed in the Wallpaper Architects’ Directory 2024. The directory is an “annual round-up of exciting emerging architecture studios”. Wallpaper is one of the top design and architecture magazines boasting a global print circulation of over 100,000 with countless additional devotees online2. TigerQi Architecture by Lavina Liburd Architect … Continued

VI JEWELER LAUNCHES EXQUISITE LINE OF WATCHES

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Kiss the Jeweler, a luxury jewelry company based in the British Virgin Islands, has recently unveiled a captivating new collection of custom-designed watches at an exclusive event aimed at reinvigorating its presence in the regional retail market. The development of this exquisite line began in 2022 and will continue into 2024, reflecting the passion, dedication, … Continued

TEAM BVI CLIMBS TO #111 AT FIRST GLOBAL 2024 – RANKS 6TH IN THE CARIBBEAN

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Team BVI has proudly wrapped up their journey at the First Global Challenge 2024 in Greece, achieving an impressive overall ranking of #111 out of 180 teams, marking a significant leap from their #143 position in the previous year’s competition. In the Caribbean region, Team BVI secured the 6th spot, reflecting their growth and dedication … Continued

ORRETT KENNEDY EMERGES AS BVI’S TOP STUDENT IN 2024 CSEC EXAMS

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Orrett Donald Kennedy from St. George’s Secondary School has emerged as the top student in the 2024 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams in the Virgin Islands. Kennedy demonstrated exceptional academic proficiency by sitting 11 subjects and securing an impressive nine Grade I passes, earning him the top spot in this … Continued

BVI’S LEROY ABRAHAM APPOINTED CEO OF GRENADA ELECTRICITY SERVICES (GRENLEC)

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Former Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation Mr. Leroy Abraham has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for Grenlec in Grenada. His appointment was announced in an official press release from the organization, which stated, “Grenada Electricity Services Ltd. (Grenlec) is pleased to announce the appointment of Leroy A … Continued

FORENSIC INVESTIGATION FINDS NO BREACH AS BVIEC WORKS TO REINSTATE ONLINE PAYMENTS

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The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is taking steps to restore its online payment system after a thorough forensic investigation into the ransomware attack that disrupted its operations on August 15, 2024. The corporation announced that the investigation found no clear evidence of a breach in the online payment service, but noted that they are prioritizing … Continued

BOARD REQUIREMENTS COULD DETER QUALIFIED CANDIDATES; SAYS WALWYN

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Hon. Myron Walwyn, Representative for the Sixth District, has voiced concerns over certain aspects of new legislation to guide statutory boards, despite welcoming efforts to standardize mechanisms. During a recent session of the House of Assembly, Walwyn scrutinized several sections of the National Parks Trust (Amendment) bill, including those concerning board member qualifications and requirements, … Continued

NEW DESIGN SUBMITTED FOR EAST END FOOTBALL STADIUM; PLANS FOR COMPLETION PROGRESSING

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Plans to complete the long-awaited East End Football Stadium in Greenland, Tortola, are moving forward, with a new design officially submitted for the multi-million-dollar project. The update was shared by Avanell Morton, President of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA), during the association’s Media Day and Award Ceremony on Sunday, September 22. Morton revealed that the … Continued

PARAQUITA BAY TO HODGES CREEK TO RECEIVE $2.38M ROAD REHABILITATION OVER 6 MONTHS

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The Government of the Virgin Islands has embarked on a $2.38 million road construction project, set to span six months, to improve 3,813 linear feet of concrete roadway from Paraquita Bay to Hodges Creek. The contract for this major infrastructure effort was awarded to Northam Construction, with a total value of $2,386,015.99. Minister for Communication … Continued