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SSB hosts ISSA technical seminar on coverage extension

SSB hosts ISSA technical seminar on coverage extension

The Social Security Board (SSB), in collaboration with the International Social Security Association (ISSA), successfully hosted the ISSA Technical Seminar, “Extending Social Security Coverage to Self-Employed and Informally Employed Workers in the Caribbean,” from 13 to 15 July 2026 in […]

by / on July 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM /
Team BVI Set for Samarkand

Team BVI Set for Samarkand

The British Virgin Islands Chess Federation (BVICF) has announced the national teams that will represent the Territory at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 15 – 28, 2026. The announcement is being made on International Chess Day, […]

by / on July 20, 2026 at 5:32 PM /
Speaker and Clerk attend COTSC 2026

Speaker and Clerk attend COTSC 2026

Speaker and Clerk of the House of Assembly participated in the 5th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC2026), hosted by the Parliament of the Cayman Islands from 26–29 May. The Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin […]

by / on July 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM /
VI Motors appointed official dealer for Omoda & Jaecoo

VI Motors appointed official dealer for Omoda & Jaecoo

VI Motors, the leading automotive dealer in the British Virgin Islands, is proud to announce its official appointment as the authorized dealer for OMODA JAECOO. This landmark partnership introduces a new era of sophisticated styling, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional value […]

by / on July 10, 2026 at 4:53 PM /
Elizabeth Callwood earns Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship

Elizabeth Callwood earns Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship

The Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship Committee salutes the 2026 recipient Miss Elizabeth L. Callwood, a Class Six student at the Ivan Dawson Primary School. She was the top student of the Class of 2026 and received trophies and awards including […]

by / on July 7, 2026 at 6:43 AM /
VI Motors named exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles in BVI

VI Motors named exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles in BVI

 ROAD TOWN, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. 29 June 2026 – VI Motors Ltd. has been appointed the exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles in the British Virgin Islands, expanding its portfolio with a range of commercial and utility vehicles designed to […]

by / on June 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM /
Netflix’s Beauty in Black star to headline Summer Sizzle 2026

Netflix’s Beauty in Black star to headline Summer Sizzle 2026

The organizers of Summer Sizzle BVI are delighted to announce that acclaimed actress, entrepreneur, television personality, and former Miss USA Crystle Stewart will serve as the Celebrity Host for the highly anticipated 16th Edition of Summer Sizzle BVI, taking place […]

by / on June 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM /
Rock Cafe to enter new phase of development and transformation in VG

Rock Cafe to enter new phase of development and transformation in VG

MHV BVI Group has announced that Rock Cafe in Virgin Gorda will temporarily close on May 31, 2026 for a major upgrade as the company transforms the long-standing property into a substantial hotel and restaurant development. The move forms part […]

by / on May 19, 2026 at 6:53 PM /
BVITB releases event sponsorship guidelines, submission requirements

BVITB releases event sponsorship guidelines, submission requirements

Road Town, Tortola – British Virgin Islands, 7th May 2026 — The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has released its Event Sponsorship Support Guidelines & Submission Requirements. This document is designed to improve understanding and transparency […]

by / on May 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM /
92 practitioners trained as BVI braces for tougher compliance inspections

92 practitioners trained as BVI braces for tougher compliance inspections

Ninety two practitioners, alongside the FSC and FIA, gathered not to hear what the regulations say, but to practice what effective compliance looks like when supervisors come through the door. The message from the BVI’s regulators is unambiguous. Technical compliance […]

by / on March 18, 2026 at 11:34 AM /