The British Virgin Islands (BVI) archery team made a triumphant return home after an impressive performance at the 2024 WAAm Caribbean Development Championship, held in Kingston, Jamaica. The team brought back a remarkable haul of 12 medals, consisting of 3 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze. Leading the way for team BVI was Kellyann Tillack, … Continued
Former Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation Mr. Leroy Abraham has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for Grenlec in Grenada. His appointment was announced in an official press release from the organization, which stated, “Grenada Electricity Services Ltd. (Grenlec) is pleased to announce the appointment of Leroy A … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is taking steps to restore its online payment system after a thorough forensic investigation into the ransomware attack that disrupted its operations on August 15, 2024. The corporation announced that the investigation found no clear evidence of a breach in the online payment service, but noted that they are prioritizing … Continued
Hon. Myron Walwyn, Representative for the Sixth District, has voiced concerns over certain aspects of new legislation to guide statutory boards, despite welcoming efforts to standardize mechanisms. During a recent session of the House of Assembly, Walwyn scrutinized several sections of the National Parks Trust (Amendment) bill, including those concerning board member qualifications and requirements, … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley is set to lay several important audit reports before the House of Assembly, as outlined in the order paper of the current sitting. These documents are part of the ongoing reforms following the Commission of Inquiry (COI). The audits are the latest in a series … Continued
Plans to complete the long-awaited East End Football Stadium in Greenland, Tortola, are moving forward, with a new design officially submitted for the multi-million-dollar project. The update was shared by Avanell Morton, President of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA), during the association’s Media Day and Award Ceremony on Sunday, September 22. Morton revealed that the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded more than 80 cases of dengue fever so far in 2024, with approximately 23 percent of those infected seeking medical attention. This update comes from the National Epidemiologist, Harmonie Brewley-Massiah, who shared the latest data during a recent interview with 284 Media. Brewley-Massiah noted that the territory experienced a … Continued
The Tourist Board Amendment Bill was recently laid in the House of Assembly. It is among a slew of bills that was introduced ahead of the most recent COI deadline, designed to strengthen governance of statutory boards. Among other provisions, the proposed law outlines procedures for appointing and removing statutory board members. Mover of the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has embarked on a $2.38 million road construction project, set to span six months, to improve 3,813 linear feet of concrete roadway from Paraquita Bay to Hodges Creek. The contract for this major infrastructure effort was awarded to Northam Construction, with a total value of $2,386,015.99. Minister for Communication … Continued
Concerns over the BVI’s tourism product and the need for more holistic investments in the sector were raised by Hon. Julien Fraser, Member for the Third District, during a recent session of the House of Assembly. While acknowledging the Territory’s natural assets of “Sand, Sea and Air” as appealing to visitors, Fraser questioned whether this … Continued
