DEPUTY PREMIER HOSTING 1ST BVI BANKING EXPO

Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith OBE in partnership with Unite BVI and other contributors is hosting the Virgin Islands very first Banking Expo on June 6th, 2024 at Treasure Isle hotel from 9am-3pm. Smith in speaking with 284 media stated the importance for persons in the finance sector in the … Continued

BEST COMPROMISE REACHED IN RECENT IMMIGRATION BILL – PREMIER

Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has praised the passage of the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Bill 2024, which introduces pivotal changes to immigration controls affecting children born in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) to non-belonger parents. Premier Wheatley highlighted the delicate balance struck by legislators to address a longstanding concern regarding the status of … Continued

RDA AND CDB COMPLETE SIXTH SUCCESSFUL MISSION

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has successfully completed its sixth mission in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to rebuild and enhance the resilience of the Virgin Islands following the devastating hurricanes of 2017. The mission, which took place from May 27 to … Continued

14 INMATES COMPLETE FIRST-EVER LIFE SKILLS REINTEGRATION PROGRAMME AT HIS MAJESTY’S PRISON

Fourteen inmates, nine males and five females, from His Majesty’s Prison have successfully completed the first-ever Life Skills Reintegration Programme (LSRP). The six-week course, a joint venture between His Majesty’s Prison, New Life Baptist Church Correction Fellowship, and the Righteous Invasion of Truth (RIOT) Ministry, focused on addressing reoffending behaviours and other crucial issues such … Continued

BVI ATHLETES EXCEL AT INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

The British Virgin Islands’ top athletes made significant strides on the international and regional sports stage this past weekend in various competitions. In athletics, Olympian Kyron McMaster delivered a stellar performance at the Wanda Diamond League Bauhaus Gala in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday. McMaster ran a season’s best time of 48.05 seconds in the 400m … Continued

PREMIER CONFIDENT IN SECURING $100 MILLION LOAN

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has expressed confidence that his government is on the verge of securing a loan of approximately $100 million to address the Virgin Islands’ infrastructure needs. Premier Wheatley made this announcement during a press conference last Friday in response to questions from a local journalist. The … Continued

TRIAL FOR NAJAN CHRISTOPHER GETS UNDERWAY

On May 21st, the trail began in the case against former International Affairs Secretariat Ms. Najan Christopher. The proceedings took place before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer and saw witness testimonies by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr and Attorney General Dawn Smith. Much of the testimony was focused around the diplomatic note which Christopher allegedly printed … Continued

8 COMPETE FOR JUNIOR AMBASSADOR OF TOURISM

Eight Students to Compete for British Virgin Islands Junior Ambassador of Tourism Top Secondary School Debaters Vie to Represent BVI at CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 31st May 2024 – Eight outstanding students from secondary schools across the British Virgin Islands will vie for the prestigious title of Junior … Continued