French rescue teams have recovered the final two bodies from the wreckage of a Cessna 172 aircraft that crashed in the mountains of La Plaine last month, RCI Martinique reported Wednesday. The French High Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon conducted the difficult recovery operation at an altitude of 750 meters, where the aircraft wreckage hung precariously on … Continued
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States has taken a bold step towards a cleaner and economically sustainable future with the unanimous adoption of the landmark Basseterre Declaration at the Third Council of Ministers: Energy meeting held on February 4-5, 2025, in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Basseterre Declaration establishes the OECS Decade of Action for … Continued
A contract valued at $3,785,274.55 was officially awarded to Connect Enterprises Limited for work on Phase 2 of the Cane Garden Bay Sewerage Network Project. Phase two of the project entails the installation of approximately 4500 linear feet of gravity main sewer lines and pumping mains. The works also include the construction of a new … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ investment in its institutional framework and economic development has designated the territory’s sovereign credit rating as investment grade BBB/A-2 by S&P. The rating was accompanied by a “stable” outlook, indicating that the BVI is on sound footing as a hub for global financial services and warrants increased investor confidence. The territory … Continued
Agriculture and Fisheries Month will be observed this year with activities designed to highlight the ingenuity and resilience of the local sectors. In a Government Information Services release it was announced that the month’s observance will be held from March 8 to 29 and will feature activities including exhibitions, markets, and a panel discussion aimed … Continued
Joe Chapman and Zoe Sorrentino emerged victorious as the men’s and women’s national squash champions following dominant performances in the National Squash Championships held at the Tortola Sports Club last Friday. In the men’s final, top-ranked Joe Chapman faced off against reigning Under-17 Caribbean Junior Squash Champion Danny Henderson, securing an emphatic 11-5, 11-1, 11-2 … Continued
The British Virgin Islands government has initiated public consultations on proposed legislation to establish a Human Rights Commission, with territory-wide meetings scheduled to begin March 10. Deputy Governor David D. Archer, Jr. announced the launch of the Human Rights Commission Bill, 2025, calling it “a welcomed step forward in the proper handling of human rights … Continued
Connect Enterprise Ltd. has secured a $4 million contract to install a new sewer network system in Cane Garden Bay, culminating a four-year effort to address chronic sewerage issues in one of the territory’s key tourism destinations. The contract signing on Monday represents “a moment of deep significance” that has spanned three premiers and three … Continued
Ms. Tichina Penn will be representing the British Virgin Islands in the upcoming Miss International Elegance Mothers Pageant being held on May 10th, 2025 in Sint Maarten at the Tropicana Ballroom in Creole Bay. Speaking in a recent interview with 284 Media, Penn revealed that this year’s theme is “A Letter to Mothers”, with her … Continued
BVI Finance, in partnership with the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, has announced the return of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme following its highly successful inaugural year. This initiative aims to provide BVI students with invaluable work experience in the financial services industry, fostering the development of future decision-makers through hands-on … Continued
