Ambassador Colin Murdoch has told the United Nations that sea moss and sargassum can provide avenues for increased economic development and must be developed by countries in the Eastern Caribbean. Murdoch, who serves the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), […]
Archive for April, 2024
Game on for start of BVI Spring Regatta!
Competition is a relative term but there are a tonne of high-level sailors racing BVI Spring Regatta which begins on Friday April 5, for a three-day series of exhilarating racing in the stunning waters around the BVI. No matter the […]
Rosan says electing VIP was the BVI’s worst mistake
Social commentator Cindy Rosan has posited that electing the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government is the worst decision the territory’s electorate has ever made. Rosan made the statement on the April 3 airing of the Morning Ride radio show, while […]
Local CARIFTA athletes receive heroes’ welcome
The BVI Junior athletes who participated in the 2024 CARIFTA Games in Grenada returned home to a warm welcome at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on April 2. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, Sports Minister Sharie de Castro, as well […]
AC challenges continue at the hospital
Emergency medical procedures continue as planned in spite of the air conditioning challenges that persist at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital. Despite the difficulties, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) said swift measures were implemented to ensure minimal disruption […]
Sister Islands programme seeks emergency response volunteers
The Sister Islands Programme Unit has invited residents to volunteer for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), an initiative aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness across Anegada, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke. Coordinator Monel Nickie highlighted the significance of having […]
Our people spend at other music festivals – Premier
Amid calls for support for the upcoming BVI Music Fest, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley pointed out that locals are spending their money to support similar events in other countries. “We have some very successful music festivals in the region, which […]
Police confirms fatal incident in Paraquita Bay
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed a fatal incident that happened some time around 1 pm today at Paraquita Bay, Tortola. One male was pronounced dead at the scene. The police did not disclose the man’s identity. […]
Would you report cases of child abuse?
As the territory observes Child Abuse and Prevention Month during April, Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley is calling on the community to report cases of child abuse to the police and the Social Development Department. “Let us commit […]
Fit to borrow: BVI maintains strong credit rating
The BVI has successfully maintained its ‘high creditworthiness’ ratings on the Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) regional scale. CariCRIS is a leading regional credit rating agency that provides independent opinions on the creditworthiness of governments, corporations, financial […]
