In recent weeks, the management team of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) conducted a series of comprehensive disaster preparedness exercises that included a tabletop exercise and extensive walk- throughs of its facilities. These proactive actions demonstrate commitment to safeguarding lives, protecting infrastructure, and maintaining operational continuity during potential severe weather.The tabletop exercise served as the first and crucial component of the multi-pronged approa...

“The Tourism Minister came alone.   Perhaps his PS and the Director of the Tourist Board were unaware that when their Minister speaks in a public forum, they should be there to hear the policy direction that he is taking. It may be that they do not know, in practice, what it means to be a part of ‘the world-class public service’ that has become the mantra of the Deputy Governor. The tourism minister gave the keynote address at the BVI Yachting, Hotel an...

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...