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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
