Deputy Governor, David Archer Jr, said he sees the relocation of the government’s Customer Service Care Centre as a step towards offering the best service to customers. With the centre now fully relocated to the first floor of the Burhym […]
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Penn appointed as BVIFSC’s Deputy Managing Director of Operations
Former Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Brodrick Penn, has been appointed as the new Deputy Managing Director of Operations at the BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC). In this new role, Penn will have oversight for Registry of Corporate Affairs, […]
Historic! Kyron McMaster earns silver medal in World Champs final
Kyron McMaster has made history by finishing second place in the men’s 400-metre hurdles final of the World Athletic Championship being held in Budapest, Hungary. This historic run has earned him a silver medal — the first-ever medal for any […]
Tola Radio parts with Percival | Heritage takes legal action
It seems the founder of Tola Radio Floyd ‘Heritage’ Burnett has parted ways with his co-host Dameon Percival who has been facing backlash due to funds raised to save his house from foreclosure. Percival’s home has been placed on the […]
Shrimp project on the horizon
Junior Minister for Agriculture Dr Karl Dawson has indicated that the government is actively considering the implementation of a pioneering shrimp project in the Virgin Islands. The ambitious endeavour could potentially have far-reaching benefits for the local economy and the […]
Visioning meeting held for airport expansion stakeholders
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has underscored the importance of expanding the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport, as a team of government officials and other stakeholders met for a visioning exercise late last week. The visioning meeting was held with a […]
Gov’t admin complex gets windows and doors
The Ralph T O’Neal Central Administration Complex has been outfitted with windows, doors and frames, a positive sign that the building will soon be ready to accommodate government offices. The edifice was one of the many battered during the 2017 […]
Chamber of Commerce rebrands
The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association unveiled its rebranding as the BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC) yesterday, August 22, marking a pivotal moment in the organisation’s history. The occasion was attended by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley as well […]
Guyana consulate under active consideration for BVI
The government has been giving serious thought to establishing a diplomatic office and a more permanent presence in Guyana, and said a contingent may soon be returning to the country to address the issue. Deputy Premier, Lorna Smith, told reporters […]
Kadeem Maynard’s sentencing moved to later date
A sentencing hearing initially scheduled for August 21 for Kadeem Stephan Maynard, who pleaded guilty to being involved in a cocaine conspiracy, has been cancelled. Maynard pleaded guilty, along with his mother, the former Managing Director of the BVI Ports […]