By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff After more than two years of painstaking labour, the Jenesis Studios is once again reopen; offering the same authentic cultural experience to the public. Owner of Jenesis Studio and former Speaker of the BVI […]
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Tree of Hands to resume Santa parade, hand delivery of Christmas gifts to local children
Children who are less fortunate on Tortola will once again receive a special Christmas gift from the charitable group, Tree of Hands. This year, however, child recipients can expect more pomp and fanfare, Alexandra Durante of Tree of Hands has […]
Improved transportation service around Anegada promised for next year’s Lobster Fest
Representative of the Ninth District where Anegada is located, Vincent Wheatley, has promised a few improvements in taxi operations for next year’s staging of the Anegada Lobster Festival. Wheatley made the promise following concerns raised by some visitors who said […]
Proceeds from Lobster Fest shuttle being donated to school on Anegada
A shuttle service that was utilized during the Anegada Lobster Festival on November 30 and December 1 will be donating the proceeds from their service on those dates to a charity. This is according to Director of the BVI Tourist […]
BVI calls for review of procurement policies to help small-island states after disasters
Special Envoy to the Government of the Virgin Islands, Benito Wheatley, is calling for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and their international partners to ‘re-examine’ domestic and international procurement rules and processes for natural disasters. Wheatley said adjustments to these […]
December 11 declared as a special public holiday for Ralph O’Neal’s state funeral
Government has announced that Wednesday, December 11, 2019, is now a special public holiday in the British Virgin Islands. The decision was made to allow residents to be a part of the state funeral for the late former Premier, Ralph […]
A Virgin Islands treasury note (Part A)
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor A Virgin Islands treasury note for specific projects is an effective means of finance and development in a world of low-interest rates. A Virgin Islands Bond – well managed and trusted – could become legal tender […]
Digicel appoints new CEO
Digicel British Virgin Islands has appointed Kevin Smith as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Smith, who worked as a Commercial and Operations Director for Digicel from 2013 to 2015, said he was happy to return to continue the business […]
Climate Change Trust Fund Act to be amended to allow BVI more access to int’l funding
Government is planning to make an amendment to the Climate Change Trust Fund Act to seek more revenue streams to further address issues of climate change. This was revealed in a government-commissioned media release on Thursday, November 28. “The Government […]
Independent Airport Police Service to be established, BVIAA seeking applicants for job
Residents and visitors travelling through the territory’s airports can expect higher levels of security at those facilities as plans are in motion to establish an Airport Police Service. “The Airport Police, which will be introduced shortly, will provide a better-structured […]
