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$20K earmarked to create VI Heritage Centre

$20K earmarked to create VI Heritage Centre

Creating a Virgin Islands Heritage Resource Centre at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is still in the pipeline and $20,000 has been earmarked for the project. Stakeholders raised the funds through campaigns such as an anniversary gala at […]

by / on May 22, 2018 at 7:01 AM /
BVIFA Under-14 squad runners-up in St Maarten

BVIFA Under-14 squad runners-up in St Maarten

PRESS RELEASE: The National Under-14 squad returned from a four-team tournament in St Maarten over the weekend of May 18 to 20, with the runners-up trophy, tucked proudly under their arms. Despite having lost their first two games, to a […]

by / on May 22, 2018 at 6:56 AM /
UK’s House of Lords also approves public register policy

UK’s House of Lords also approves public register policy

The upper house of UK parliament known as the House of Lords has accepted the policy that forces the British Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories to reveal the names of beneficial owners of offshore companies registered in those jurisdictions. […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 6:54 PM /
‘Summer Sails’ visitors promised VIP clearance at local ports

‘Summer Sails’ visitors promised VIP clearance at local ports

Visitors who utilise the BVI Tourist Board’s new Summer Sails promotion are being promised ‘VIP clearance’ at the territory’s ports of entry. The Tourist Board said this VIP clearance will include a greeter and expedited Customs and Immigration processes. The […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 10:29 AM /
HLSCC offers ‘recovery courses’ for marine industry

HLSCC offers ‘recovery courses’ for marine industry

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is offering short introductory courses in the marine industry. Head of Marine Studies at the college Clive Petrovic said the courses are inexpensive and were introduced in an effort to help rebuild the local […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 9:12 AM /
Health Ministry receives crucial telecoms kit

Health Ministry receives crucial telecoms kit

The Ministry of Health has received a communication kit to help re-establish the sector’s emergency telecommunications network. A media release from government said the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) donated the kit, which comprises satellite phones, VHF handheld radios, VHF base […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 8:47 AM /
COMMENTARY: Build Nautical & Oceanic College at Prospect Reef

COMMENTARY: Build Nautical & Oceanic College at Prospect Reef

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Simple location and geography state that Prospect Reef, a Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated marina and resort, sitting on a spectacular and picturesque shoreline of Road Town, Capital of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, is one of […]

by / on May 21, 2018 at 7:30 AM /
‘This could alter our relationship with the UK’ — Premier

‘This could alter our relationship with the UK’ — Premier

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has suggested that there might be diplomatic repercussions between the BVI and the United Kingdom if the British nation proceeds with the controversial amendments to its Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill. He made that statement […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 1:32 PM /
BVI properties to be reassessed over next 3 years

BVI properties to be reassessed over next 3 years

A policy that will cause the value of properties to be reassessed over the next three years is being implemented in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to the 2018 report on the deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee. […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 7:47 AM /
Norwegian, Disney: Many tourists requesting BVI, advanced bookings

Norwegian, Disney: Many tourists requesting BVI, advanced bookings

Two major cruise lines in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association are reporting that tourists are pining to return to the British Virgin Islands. Disney and Norwegian Cruise lines both said they receive continuous inquiries from tourists interested in visiting the recovering […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 7:33 AM /