The League of British Virgin Islanders based in St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands has honored 5 individuals who have contributed to the fabric of the territory of the British Virgin Islands. The honorees at the annual Dr. Norwell Harrigan Memorial Scholarship Luncheon held in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands took place on Sunday March … Continued
The heart of the Virgin Islands will beat to the rhythm of tradition as the BVI Heritage Dancers announces their 45th-anniversary celebration. The special concert, titled “Preservation and Innovation,” will take place on March 17 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. Founder of the group, Eileene Parsons, OBE expressed her excitement, stating, “We are thrilled … Continued
The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has renamed its Elite Athlete Scholarship Programme in honour of three-time Olympian Tahesia Harrigan-Scott. President of the BVIOC Ephraim Penn made the announcement during a press conference at the committee’s office at the Prospect Reef Plaza on Tuesday. Penn highlighted several of the track and field achievements attainted by Harrigan-Scott … Continued
James Ramprashad is the newest British Virgin Islands-based CONCACAF-certified referee after completing his certification at the CONCACAF Referee Academy in Toluca, Mexico recently. Ramprashad, a referee of the BVI Football Association, spoke to 284 Media in a recent interview about the journey which led to the historic achievement. While noting that it took hard work … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has been officially removed from the French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. He said the achievement underscores the territory’s unwavering commitment to international tax transparency and collaboration. The premier … Continued
In a move to improve the British Virgin Islands’ legal system, Governor His Excellency Daniel Pruce appointed Hakim T. Creque as the territory’s newest magistrate. In his role, Creque will serve as the first full-time magistrate on the sister island of Virgin Gorda. The Office of the Deputy Governor confirmed the appointment on Wednesday, noting … Continued
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change has moved into Phase two of the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Plan implementation. Phase two will involve the restoration of the sand dune with native trees, replanting the vegetation line with seagrape trees and establishment of a public picnic area. Environmental Officer in the … Continued
For the first time in the over a decade-long history of the BVI Olympic Committee’s Elite Athlete Programme, recently renamed the Tahesia Harrigan Scott Elite Athlete Programme, the programme has welcomed corporate sponsors in the likes of DLT Solutions, Clarence Thomas Limited (CTL), and Conyers. BVIOC Treasurer Mark Chapman made the announcement at a recent … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has expressed interest in becoming a full Member State of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a recent press conference, stating that his government will be seeking a Letter of Entrustment from the British Government to commence the process. … Continued
With over 40 percent of the BVI population ages 25 to 64 considered obese, the Ministry of Health is calling for immediate attention and collective action to address the growing issue. The call came from the Minister of Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent Wheatley, during World Obesity Day on Monday, March 4 which was … Continued
