Teachers and students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) have received copies of the Virgin Islands Environmental Atlas as the National Parks Trust moves to supply 200 copies to public and private schools across the Territory. Copies of the atlas were presented to the school on May 4 to provide teachers and students with … Continued
Royal Virgin Islands Police Force laid charges on an additional two males yesterday in connection with the robbery that resulted in the death of Catherine Pickering on April 18. Both charged with possession of a prohibited weapon are K’Shoy Alexander of Valley, 20, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda and Richard Haripersad, 18, of Purcell Estate. … Continued
The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association met with business stakeholders on Virgin Gorda last week, on Wednesday, 28 April 2021, as part of its new initiative to engage businesses across the territory. The focus of the meeting was to discuss their unique hardships and wins since international travel restarted in December 2020, as … Continued
The BVI continues to feel the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the manufacturing industry. Worldwide, the pandemic has disrupted production and supply in home goods, appliances, paper products, food products, lumber, other building materials, and more resulting in shortages and rising prices. Managing Director at CTL Home Center, Michael Thomas said these shortages … Continued
Celebrate “Her Best MOMents” with a Unique Culinary Experience Memorable experiences are indeed special, especially when they are created just for Mom. The BVI Tourist Board is excited to launch its Mother’s Day Campaign, “Her Best MOMents”. This promotion is a precursor to the upcoming BVI Food Fete series of events showcasing the culinary element of BVI Love. The campaign encourages patrons in … Continued
The Public Health Unit within the Ministry of Health and Social Development has received a donation of $10,000 dollars to aid in its COVID-19 response. The monetary donation was given by the CIBC First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) on April 29 and was accepted by Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges, National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie Massiah … Continued
The RVIPF Major Crime Team charged an additional female over the weekend in connection to the robbery that resulted in the death of Catherine Pickering on April 18th, 2020. Charged was Teffiny Smith, 18, of Zion Hill for aiding offenders in the incident. Tyann Smith, 20 of Freshwater Pond was previously charged for the same … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is hosting a series of public meetings on four proposed pieces of legislation starting on Monday, May 3. The pieces of the legislations that will be discussed are Contractor General Act, 2021, Whistleblowers Act, 2021, Police Act, 2019 and Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021. The discussion will be … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said in a statement titled ‘Get Ready To Move: Our Economy Is Going Into Overdrive’ that the initiative is one of the many which the Government of the Virgin Islands plans to introduce to acquire additional streams of revenue to strengthen the economy in the midst … Continued
In a Government Information services release, Registrar General Stephanie Benn has said that she is convinced that her staff at the Civil Registry and Passport Office (CRPO) will be working together to exceed the expectations of the public following their participation in a Leadership Through Mentoring Training and Team Building workshop. Mrs. Benn, who is … Continued
