The new Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI) is set to benefit all public officers, regardless of their position and grade.The Institute will stand as the instructional and governing body for the training and development of all new and existing public officers and will endeavour to ensure officers have the necessary skills and abilities needed to carry out their duties.Acting Governor, Mr. David Archer Jr. expressed gratitude for the work that has gone into the development o...

Mr. Ted Rabsatt is the recipient of a new home as part of the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.Mr. Rabsatt, a Fat Hog’s Bay resident, received the keys to his home and is one of many beneficiaries of the programme which was implemented following the devastation of the 2017 hurricanes.Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley commended the Housing Unit in the Ministry for making the project possible.Minis...

Ms. Patricia Hackett has been appointed Gender Affairs Coordinator in the Ministry of Health and Social Development from May 2023 to May 2024.Ms. Hackett returns to the post having previously served as Gender Affairs Coordinator from 2007 to 2011.Minister for Health and Natural Resources, Honourable Vincent Wheatley expressed that Ms. Hackett has a wealth of knowledge and experience for the role and she has the capabilities to revitalise the Office of Gender Affairs. Honourable Wheatley sai...

The public is notified that effective Thursday August 10, the Survey Department will collect documents by appointments only for the services requested.The following is a list of services offered by the Survey Department and the timeframe for collection.Checking of Survey Plans Within fifteen (15) working days of receipt, providing no field check is required or other issues relating to information or standard of the survey plan.Processing of Mutations- 3 working daysAerial Photographs- 2 working ...

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley is featured as he congratulates recipients of the Asia Study Abroad Scholarship programme.The programme is a three-way partnership between the Government of the Virgin Islands, elite Universities in Asia, and the Private Sector to provide Virgin Islanders the opportunity to study in Asia. The programme is administered by the BVI's Representative Office in Hong Kong which serves as a guide ...

Judging of entries and Road March return after last year’s unjudged entries

“On Tuesday, the sea resembled a giant looking glass.  It sat there tranquil, beautiful, inviting.  The full moon lent tracks of light to enhance the sea’s allure and a clear, blue sky ensured that cloudy patches did not contribute intermittent darkness on the glistening water.But the sea is never to be trifled with.  It is moody in its temperament, capricious by nature, extremely dangerous, deadly.The sea has been eyewitness to heinous crimes and it has claimed its fa...

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is appealing to residents to support our ongoing Blood Drive at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital Laboratory.  All blood types are welcomed, and you can contact the Laboratory by calling (284) 852 7500 ext: 7571/757 or visit any time between 7a.m to 4p.m.Giving blood saves lives, and this Blood Drive aims to ensure vital blood products are readily available for patients. The Laboratory’s current blood supply is low, and past donors a...

The RVIPF is confirming that a partially decomposed body was discovered in an abandoned building on Upper Main Street on Tuesday, 1 August in the afternoon.There is no evidence to suggest foul play at this point. However, investigations are ongoing. The body has not been positively identified.