The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency has announced the appointment of Mrs. Shaina M. Smith-Archer as the Director of Programme Delivery. Mrs. Smith-Archer’s appointment took effect on 10th June, 2024, which effectively adds over 20 years of expertise in project management and engineering to the Programme Delivery Unit. As the Director of Programme Delivery, … Continued
The Maples Group is proud to announce it is supporting the redevelopment of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”). The US$70,000 donation will pay for the outfitting of therapy and sensory rooms in the school, which provides inclusive, empowering education aligned with BVI’s mandate to educate all children. This … Continued
Caribbean POSH has announced Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, as the keynote speaker for Caribbean POSH Weekend. The event will take place from June 28-30, 2024, at Harbor 360, Yacht Haven Grande, against the stunning backdrop of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Regis-Prosper, the first woman appointed to the post … Continued
The British Virgin Islands celebrated His Majesty King Charles III’s birthday with a grand parade and medal ceremony, honouring public officers for their long service and good conduct. The festivities commenced at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town, Tortola, and concluded at the Queen Elizabeth II Park. The parade featured participation from various … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Red Cross Association is significantly enhancing the capabilities of its volunteers through a comprehensive Volunteer Enrichment Summit, led by Jason Lyons, an experienced Emergency Management Consultant from the Red Cross. Lyons, who serves as a Regional Manager at the American Red Cross and formerly held the position of Disaster and Risk … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority is notifying the public that due to ongoing electricity-related issues, operations at the Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End have been suspended until further notice. Residents in the East End areas are therefore encouraged to access healthcare services at the Rosalind Penn Health Center in Long Look until the … Continued
In a recent statement, the BVI Health Services Authority stated that the Dental Services Unit at the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority will be temporarily closed until further notice. The agency stated, “This closure is essential to facilitate important facility improvements aimed at enhancing our overall dental care service offering.” As a result, all … Continued
The Bregado Flax Educational Centre has achieved a remarkable feat, producing the top-performing students in both the primary and secondary school divisions in the British Virgin Islands. The Ministry of Education announced the outstanding achievements in a recent statement, highlighting Rhiana Ramlall as the top secondary student and Jezaan Demming as the top primary student. … Continued
Motorists heading to the west end of Tortola are facing significant delays following a serious accident that has rendered the main road to Frenchman’s Cay and the Ferry Terminal impassable. The incident, which took place around 6:00 p.m., involved two vehicles. According to witnesses, one vehicle sustained minor damage to its rear, while the other … Continued
The 2024 National Youth and Senior Championships are set to take place this weekend at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground, featuring some of the British Virgin Islands’ top athletes who will return to the territory to compete in their respective disciplines. The event, which runs from June 21 to 22, promises to be a … Continued
