The Law Enforcement Review Report is set to be laid before the House of Assembly this week. Following this presentation, the report will be made available to the public, marking a crucial step in the government’s commitment to improving the territory’s law enforcement and justice systems. His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce confirmed the completion of … Continued
The annual HireBVI Career Exposition will take place on Friday, May 31st, 10am to 2pm at the Multipurpose Sports Complex. This exposition promises to expose participants to careers, job opportunities and educational options in the British Virgin Islands. Rekeema Turnbull-Caines, Managing Director stated that, “At HireBVI, we assist and prepare job seekers for a successful … Continued
The Tortola Toastmasters Club of the BVI elected the 2024-2025 Executive Committee Members prior to the commencement of the new Toastmasters year on July 1, 2024. The Immediate Past President, Weslene Walters, congratulated the new Executive Committee for the 2024-2025 term and encouraged them to embrace the challenges ahead. She concluded her remarks with a … Continued
Caribbean Cellular Telephone Ltd (CCT) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the educational experience for students and faculty at the Willard Wheatley Primary School, by transforming the school to a Wi-Fi enabled campus. On Monday, May 27th, CCT successfully completed the installation of fiber internet services at the school, providing access to high-speed internet and … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has lauded the Sixth Quarterly Review on the government’s implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations, describing it as “fair, balanced, and factual.” The report, presented by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce last Friday, highlighted significant progress while noting the need for an extension of the deadline to … Continued
A heartfelt donation of $100,000 from the late Jason Helmbrecht brings the Humane Society of the British Virgin Islands one step closer to realizing its dream of a new animal shelter. Helmbrecht, a former resident of Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, and a passionate animal lover despite his allergies, passed away in January 2023. Tiffany Doyle, … Continued
In a day and age when the British Virgin Islands is poised to bridge the upending division, the Government of Virgin Islands was unable to bridge that divide by making an amendment to Section 10 of the Immigration and Passport Bill. At present the Bill requires children born in the Virgin Islands to expat parents … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley are attending the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda. The conference, which runs from May 27 to May 30, is centered on the theme “Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity.” The Virgin Islands … Continued
Reports reaching our newsroom have confirmed an attempted robbery at the 2024 Leverick Poker Run. It is alleged that gunmen attempted the robbery shortly after 12noon today Sunday May 26th as patrons from across the Virgin Islands were enjoying the annual event. Circumstances surrounding the happenings which are still presently unfolding, alleged that a gunman … Continued
The Virgin Islands and United Kingdom governments have joined forces to combat illicit financing and uphold international sanctions through the establishment of the new Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit. A Memorandum of Understanding signed Wednesday formalized the collaboration, with the Sanctions Unit set to transition from under the Governor’s Office to the leadership of the Attorney … Continued
