Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Marlon Penn has called the increase in port fees a travesty to the people of this Territory and to our economy. “This is simply not the right time,” Honourable Penn said of the recent decision to increase port fees as a means to operate and develop the ports … Continued
The Islanders FC moved into one point of the table topping Sugar Boys FC thanks to a fifth straight win over, this time 1-0 against One Love FC at East End / Long Look. The Domestic trophy record holders struggled to break down a disciplined One Love defense, but in the 53rd minute Deandre Rogers … Continued
GIS Restorative works continue on the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex as the Government of the Virgin Islands works to maintain its public infrastructure. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer said the Government has developed a comprehensive, four pronged approach to the renovation of the Administration Complex. This, he said, includes the … Continued
Only a strong social democracy; not a trickledown capitalist model, will deliver for the BVI OK. It was small business and the working man that kept the BVI economy alive Post IRMA and will do the same Post COVID 19. Small business and strong consumer spending will drive economic growth and prosperity, when the pandemic … Continued
The “Go Live” of the BVI Health Services Authority’s new health information system is causing delays in persons receiving their COVID-19 test results. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Cedorene Malone-Smith said that persons can now expect their results in 36-48 hours instead of 24-36 hours. According to the CEO, the Authority is currently in the … Continued
In line with FSI’s mission to support the development of local talent in the Territory’s financial services industry, the Financial Services Institute at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (FSI) launched the inaugural First Step Scholarship in February 2021. The First Step Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for study of the ACCA Level 2 Diploma … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ response to COVID-19 has been presented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a model for the Eastern Caribbean at the UN development agency’s official presentation of its joint reports with ISGlobal entitled, ‘COVID-19 Policy Reports for Recovery in the Eastern Caribbean: Analysis, Scenarios and Considerations for Opening to Tourism,’ launched at a … Continued
Neither of the two results in CONCACAF Qualifying games for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 went according to plan, but the FA has come away with many positives. In the first game, a 0-3 defeat to the professionals of Guatemala, had seen the youthful and inexperienced BVI put up a marvelous battle to thwart … Continued
Premier of the Virgin Islands and Minister for Finance, Honorable Andrew A. Fahie has promised a more peaceful resolve regarding the recent, exorbitant increase in fees announced by the BVI Ports Authority. Honorable Fahie’s whatsapp blast stated “your Government has and will always be about solutions in the best interest of the people of the … Continued
Neither of the two results in CONCACAF Qualifying games for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 went according to plan, but the FA has come away with many positives. In the first game, a 0-3 defeat to the professionals of Guatemala, had seen the youthful and inexperienced BVI put up a marvellous battle to thwart … Continued
