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The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

BVI records uptick in COVID cases

The British Virgin Islands is experiencing an increase in the number of persons testing positive for COVID-19 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. This is according to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) who said in a statement on […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 11:35 AM /
Police seize plane and drugs on Anegada

Police seize plane and drugs on Anegada

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are actively conducting investigations into the recent drug seizure on Anegada. On August 19, 2023, Officers seized a […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 11:11 AM /
Chair of the Constitutional Review Commission, Lisa Penn-Lettsome

Constitutional Review Commission gets six-month extension

The government has announced that the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has been given an extension from July 8 to December 31, 2023 to complete its mandate. It was further revealed in a post-meeting Cabinet statement that Cabinet decided to extend […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 7:57 AM /
McMaster stuns Warholm in Diamond League photo finish

McMaster stuns Warholm in Diamond League photo finish

Kyron McMaster stunned the sprinting world when he pulled off a classic photo finish to best Norwegian world record holder, Karsten Warholm, for first place in the 400-metre hurdles at the Zurich Diamond League yesterday, August 31. Warholm, previously undefeated […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 7:47 AM /
Junior Minister Karl Dawson, Trade Minister Lorna Smith, and CEO of BVI Finance, Elise Donovan.

Private sector excited about Guyana trade prospects

Members of the local private sector have expressed excitement at the number of business opportunities available following the recent trade mission to Guyana. Labour Minister, Lorna Smith, shared that a 13-member delegation of private sector individuals and members of the […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 6:03 AM /
Acting Sister Islands Coordinator, Monel Nickie.

Monel Nickie appointed Acting Sister Islands Coordinator

District Officer for Virgin Gorda, Monel Nickie has been appointed Acting Sister Islands Coordinator. The Deputy Governor’s Office made the announcement in a media statement this week. Deputy Governor, David Archer Jr, said he is confident Nickie will deliver great […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 6:01 AM /
Sharie de Castro

Gov’t moving towards STEAM-infused education system

Students in the BVI’s public schools are expected to have a much more STEAM-infused approach to learning this school year, according to Education Minister Sharie deCastro. STEAM learning integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to encourage interdisciplinary exploration and […]

by / on August 31, 2023 at 7:47 AM /
Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe

Gov’t being transparent, says Stoutt-Igwe

The government is being more transparent in its operations in the wake of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). This is according to Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe, who made that contention while appearing on the Government Business […]

by / on August 31, 2023 at 7:43 AM /
Construction of market square bus shed starts next week

Construction of market square bus shed starts next week

Months after the development and opening of the new market square in Road Town, the government said it is moving forwarding with plans to construct an accompanying bus shed in the area. The Public Works Department announced in a press […]

by / on August 31, 2023 at 7:08 AM /
The Elevator

What is it like driving on BVI roads?

As residents continue to press for the redevelopment of roadways across the territory, one legislator has said driving in the BVI is similar to taking an “obstacle course.” At-Large representative and Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Stacy “Buddha” […]

by / on August 31, 2023 at 7:05 AM /