One hundred and twenty four persons are now British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty.The new citizens were divided into two groups and processed at respective ceremonies held at the Government House. Congratulatory remarks were made by His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG; Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.Gover...

Minister of Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer has announced that the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBRTPP) is already in the process of implementing significant security measures from 22 recommendations following the submission of the security audit report.Honourable Rymer, minister responsible for ports, held a review meeting on 12th July with key stakeholders. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the recommendations provided in the report and collaborate on effective...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (July 13, 2023) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the premier tourism development agency for 25 Caribbean countries and territories, has appointed Dona Regis-Prosper the new Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer. Beginning her assignment on September 1, 2023, Regis-Prosper, who hails from St. Lucia, is set to make history as the first woman to assume leadership of the intergovernmental body.With an impressive career that spans more than 22 years, Regi...

Deputy Chief Education Officer (CEO) Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe said, “At the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports we are pleased to announce the appointment of six new principals.”Mrs. Crabbe said the Ministry’s aim is always to strengthen the leadership, and the appointment of these new principals is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to improve the quality of education in the Virgin Islands.The new prinicpals are, Ms. NaTasha Marshall, Bregado Flax Education...

Summer Sizzle BVI, the Virgin Islands annual life and style event has added mental health and wellness awareness to its growing weekend of events. Mental health is a growing concern across the world and has taken center stage during and post COVID-19, specifically in the medical field. The event will be held on Friday 28 July at the Lambert Bay Beach Resort and hosted by visiting psychotherapist, consultant, and life coach Shane Tull and Virgin Islands’ native licensed Clini...

Thursday 7 July  - Road Town, Tortola - The BVI Yachting Hotel & Tourism Association (BVIYHTA) will host its first set of tourism industry meetings July 11-13, at the BVI Finance Conference Room, 3rd Floor Cutlass Tower.The State of the Industry Stakeholder’s Meetings will focus on the future of tourism in the Virgin Islands, with topics to include Labour Issues & Solutions, Wellness vs Medical Tourism, Navigating the Government Space, and Operating A Small Business in th...

Tuesday, 4th July – District Six Representative, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has established an employment task force to address the unemployment issue in his district. The task force, which is chaired by Mrs. Toyer Fahie, is comprised of twelve business and human resources management professionals who will work with unemployed district residents to provide them with employment opportunities and where necessary skills-building and training to make them&nbs...

The members of the National Security Council (NSC) which includes the Premier, have been briefed by the Commissioner of Police on the armed robbery at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park yesterday 1 July.  “The NSC wishes to assure everyone that the security of the people of the Virgin Islands is of paramount concern and that no stone will be left unturned in bringing the perpetrators of this crime to justice.” The NSCThe NSC is appealing to anyone with informat...