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Panam Sports pledges to build swimming pool in BVI

Panam Sports pledges to build swimming pool in BVI

The Pan American Sports Organization (Panam Sports) has indicated that it would assist to fund the construction of a pool for the BVI Swimming Federation. President of the BVI Olympic Committee, Ephraim Penn, made that announcement on Monday. Swimming is […]

by / on July 12, 2022 at 8:16 AM /
Dr June Samuel

Public misperception about NHI and costs to deliver patient care

Interim CEO at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr June Samuel, said there is a misperception over the cost of services associated with the National Health Insurance (NHI) and the BVIHSA. “At the end of the day what is […]

by / on July 12, 2022 at 7:52 AM /
Only coronations for Miss BVI and Mr & Miss Junior BVI this year

Only coronations for Miss BVI and Mr & Miss Junior BVI this year

  The Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee (VIFFC) has announced that there will be no pageants for Miss BVI and Mr & Miss Junior BVI this year, only coronations. Luce Hodge-Smith, part of the sub-committee assigned to pageantry for […]

by / on July 12, 2022 at 7:47 AM /
The central administration complex in Road Town that houses several government offices. (GIS photo)

Gov’t to put no more than $2.2M on assistance grants transfer to SDD

Cabinet has instructed the transfer up to $2 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Development for expenses related to the transfer of assistance grant programmes, among other things. According to Cabinet’s post-meeting statement from its June 22 session, […]

by / on July 12, 2022 at 6:59 AM /
Members of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee

‘Festival suffers from underfunding’ — Festival Committee

The Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee (VIFFC) said they have been operating on a budget of under one million dollars to stage the various cultural events and festivities across the territory this year. Speaking at a press conference earlier […]

by / on July 11, 2022 at 2:05 PM /
Some members of the Commonwealth Games Team: Diamanté Gumbs, Trevia Gumbs, Adriano Gumbs, Tynelle Gumbs, Beyoncé Defreitas, Magkayla Pickering, Joy Victor, Djimon Gumbs.

BVIOC names 19-member Commonwealth Games team

The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has named its largest team that will be competing at the Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham, England later this month. The BVI’s Commonwealth Games team will compromise 19 athletes spread across four sporting […]

by / on July 11, 2022 at 11:15 AM /
Speaker of the House Corine George-Massicote

Speaker declines to comment on Fahie’s Notice of Absence

Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Corine George-Massicote said she will refrain from commenting on whether she accepts or will accept First District Representative Andrew Fahie’s notice of absence from parliamentary sittings. Under the rules that govern the HOA, […]

by / on July 11, 2022 at 8:03 AM /
Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Conflict, hostility should be avoided between BVI and UK

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that conflict and hostility with Governor John Rankin is something that should be avoided where possible. Premier Wheatley‘s remarks came against the backdrop that there were conflicts between elected members of government and the […]

by / on July 11, 2022 at 7:57 AM /
The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre in Road Town is among the structures severely damaged after the September 2017 hurricanes.

Gov’t seeking bids to rebuild Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre

The government is inviting bids for the contract to construct the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre. The proposed work includes but is not limited to the demolition of the existing structure, site clearance and construction of a new school […]

by / on July 11, 2022 at 7:35 AM /
Road Works in the Fish Bay area.

Premier to discuss increasing fiscal space with UK for road projects

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that discussions on how the BVI can improve its road infrastructure will soon be held with representatives of the United Kingdom (UK). I wouldn’t say that [remedial] action just takes place after someone takes […]

by / on July 11, 2022 at 7:12 AM /