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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
