Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town installed the first Interact Club at the Claudia Creque Educational Center earlier today on Friday November 8th, 2024. In addition, new members were also installed in the EarlyAct Club on Anegada. The club in an official release said, “This is a proud moment at Claudia Creque Educational Center and … Continued
A shooting incident reportedly took place near Long Bush, Tortola, on Friday afternoon shortly before 1:00 p.m. Preliminary information suggested that a male victim was shot in the area commonly referred to as “The Ghetto” before fleeing on a motor scooter. Witnesses say the individual made his way to the vicinity of the UP Cineplex … Continued
In the aftermath of a recent ransomware attack on the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), General Manager Dr. Neil Smith reports that over 90 percent of the company’s systems have been restored, now with heightened security protocols in place. Dr. Smith shared updates on the recovery process in a recent interview with JTV, noting that while … Continued
In a recent House of Assembly session, Deputy Speaker and At-Large Representative Hon. Stacy Mather posed a question to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley regarding expenditures on healthcare through the National Health Insurance (NHI) system. Mather specifically requested the names and cumulative amounts paid to the top five local healthcare partners … Continued
Tortola Auto Group (TAG) has announced the Season of Giving Sales Event in partnership with CIBC Caribbean, which is set to offer exclusive holiday deals on some of the most sought-after vehicles. The public is invited to join TAG on Saturday 9th November 2024 at the CIBC Caribbean parking lot in Road Town, Tortola, to … Continued
The BDO Schools Football League kicked off Monday, November 4, showcasing young talent across the territory. The first rounds of games saw impressive performances, big wins, and standout individual efforts. On Monday, November 4: In the Under-7 division, Cedar International A delivered a commanding 6-1 victory over Enid Scatliffe Gray. Cedar’s Sebastian Cross led with four goals, while … Continued
In an effort to promote transparency in the hiring process and boost local employment, the Department of Labour and Workforce Development mandates that all employers post available job openings on its recently implemented Labour Management System Speaking at a recent District Three job fair Acting Labour Commissioner Marvin Hastings said the initiative aims to enhance … Continued
Reports have confirmed the attempted robbery of a local business Matcha’s Bar and Grill in Fort Hill, Tortola, Virgin Islands. On the afternoon of November 4th, 2024 a masked indivual armed with a high-powered weapon approached the business establishment. It was revealed that the owner of the business successfully escaped the gunman, who then fled … Continued
The Right Honourable Stephen Doughty, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Europe, North America, and Overseas Territories, is visiting the Virgin Islands from November 4 to 6, 2024. Doughty’s visit focuses on assessing the territory’s progress in implementing governance reforms and financial transparency measures in response to the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations. During … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development, in partnership with the Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), is promoting the safe use of medicines as part of #MedSafetyWeek, which is observed from November 4 to 10. This year’s campaign theme highlights the importance of correct medicine usage to prevent adverse effects … Continued
