In a recent Facebook post, staff of International Motors, Fish Bay Tortola pose for a photo after having announced that staff received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The post read, “Don’t Procrastinate, VACCINATE! Very proud that the team here at International Motors have committed to doing their part to stop the spread. Every … Continued
Mr. John Lewis (founding member and past Toastmaster in good standing) and Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer Jr. were both granted Honourary Membership into the Tortola Toastmasters Club of the BVI, on Friday, 26th March, at 5pm at Seven at the Pier in Road Town. They were conferred this honour for their continued support and … Continued
The owner of Sugarcane Restaurant and Saba Rock, Mr. Petr Kellner died in a heli-skiing excursion on Saturday when their chopper crashed near a glacier in Alaska. He was the wealthiest person in the Czech Republic and had been on vacation at a remote luxury lodge located 40-minute flight from Anchorage. The billionaire was pronounced … Continued
DDM Preliminary reports have confirmed that a Magnitude 3.73 Earthquake was this evening Sunday March 28th felt in the Virgin Islands. No Tsunami warning, advisory or watch has been issued. More details to come.
Ministry of Health is notifying the public that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 attended the funeral held on March 27th, 2021 at the Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church. All persons who attended the funeral should isolate for 10 days and contact the Public Health Unit from Monday, 29th March, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has agreed to the review of the Labour Code, 2010 for its modernization and to bring it more in line with the current BVI Labour Market and industry standards. With this in mind the cabinet of the Virgin Islands in a recent cabinet meeting decided that the Government engage … Continued
The cabinet of the Virgin Island has approved the appointment of Ms. Shaunice Leonard as a member of the Parole Board for a period of three (3) years in accordance with Section 4 (3) of the Parole Act, 2009, with effect from 1st April, 2021, to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Mr. … Continued
Former Deputy Financial secretary Mr. Wendel Gaskin was recently awarded a contract to ‘support the Ministry of Finance for consultancy services.’ In a recent cabinet decision, cabinet decided that exceptional approval be granted to waive the tender process to award a new contract to Wendell M. Gaskin, CFE for consultancy services in the amount one … Continued
The BVIFA has launched a series of Coaches Education courses, both via an online app and in collaboration with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. The strengthening partnership with HLSCC now includes provision of coaching courses that are of benefit to anyone looking to break onto a coaching pathway, understand performance and how to improve … Continued
Over twenty percent of the population has received their first jab of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to Minister of Health and Social Development, Honorable Carvin Malone who said “as at March 23rd 2021 approximately only 7,000 first doses have been administered to our elderly, our medical, uniformed … Continued
