His Majesty’s Customs has recently honoured the achievements of its K9 Unit and its handlers at a graduation ceremony earlier this week. The handlers honoured for their dedication and success were Olympia Maduro-Fahie, B’Jorn Caleb, and Shavique Barzey. The K9s acknowledged during the ceremony included Gunner, who has been recertified to continue his valuable service, … Continued
On Monday September 16, 2024 Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Third District resident, Mr. Julian Willock has been true to his word in giving back with his annual Back to School initiative. The event dubbed ‘3 hours, 3 schools, district 3’ made donations today to three schools in the Sea Cows Bay … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) say they are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership. This internationally recognised certification, equivalent to an associate degree or A Level, is ideal for those seeking to enhance their management skills … Continued
In a recent press conference, His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce reiterated the United Kingdom’s position on the issue of self-determination for the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The governor’s remarks come at a time when discussions surrounding the possibility of independence and increased autonomy for the territory have gained momentum. Governor Pruce affirmed that the UK’s … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has introduced new legislation aimed at enhancing integrity standards for members of the House of Assembly (HOA). Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley presented the Parliamentary Commission for Standards Bill during last Thursday’s HOA sitting. This bill seeks to establish an accountability framework for HOA members in line with … Continued
The 45th Chess Olympiad, hosted in Budapest, Hungary, has been a remarkable event for the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Chess team. In an extraordinary Round 5 performance on Sunday, September 15, BVI Chess had a record-breaking day, achieving its highest number of individual and team wins to date, scoring an impressive 5.5 points. Both the … Continued
In a recent media release, Chairman of the BVIHSA Mr. Ron Potter has articulated the grounds for which he is refusing to step down as Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Board as was recently requested of him by Health Minister Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley. Mr. Potter in his release which was received by … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been elected by acclimation to serve as a Vice Chair of the United Nations’ (UN) official intergovernmental body for the Caribbean, the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC), a subsidiary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The decision was approved at the 30th Session … Continued
In a surprising turn of events, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley has requested the resignation of Ron Potter, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). Wheatley confirmed that on Monday, September 9th, he asked Potter to step down, citing dissatisfaction with the progress in … Continued
History was made on Wednesday when Annette Sanford, 41, became the first woman to be inaugurated as Kalinago Chief in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Sanford, a native of the island’s Kalinago Territory, was formally invested and presented with her staff of office by Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton, who herself is the country’s first female president … Continued
