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The SSM funded the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Grant Programme  disbursed by the Premier's Office.

SSB launches ‘Secure Your Tomorrow’ campaign

The Virgin Islands Social Security Board is preparing to launch its “Secure Your Tomorrow” Campaign. The extensive PR awareness campaign signals the start of a series of initiatives aimed at increasing registration, enhancing contribution collections, and improving the overall administration […]

by / on March 12, 2024 at 4:14 PM /
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New Jost Van Dyke Primary School opens today

The Jost Van Dyke Primary School has been completed and will be officially reopened today, January 18, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new complex. Officials of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) announced that keys to the multipurpose educational […]

by / on January 18, 2024 at 5:31 AM /
Don’t create opportunities for another COI, gov’t told

Don’t create opportunities for another COI, gov’t told

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has warned the government to be mindful as it seeks to create new programmes and schemes, as these could result in investigations similar to the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Skelton’s utterance was made in the House […]

by / on December 26, 2023 at 8:41 AM /
Banco Popular is one the banks that operate in the British Virgin Islands.

Banco Popular to have 5-day banking in VG next year

Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has announced that Banco Popular on Virgin Gorda will expanding the number of days it offers baking services on the sister island. The bank currently operates on a three-day schedule and Wheatley said he was […]

by / on December 14, 2023 at 7:26 AM /
Junior Minister for Culture & Tourism, Luce Hodge-Smith.

People need help to pay bills

Fourth District Representative Luce Hodge Smith has shared that financial need is the greatest challenge she has identified among her constituents who seek her help. In a recent interview with 284 Media, Hodge-Smith was asked to state the main problem […]

by / on December 6, 2023 at 6:20 AM /
BVI ventures deeper into cryptocurrency

BVI ventures deeper into cryptocurrency

BVI Finance — the entity responsible for marketing the financial services industry — is continuing its quest to showcase the territory as a premier destination for cryptocurrency enterprises. Cryptocurrencies are virtual assets which have become increasingly popular as people are […]

by / on December 6, 2023 at 6:06 AM /
President of the BVI Athletic Association, Steve Augustine.

Youngsters urged to pursue athletics

President of the the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA), Steve Augustine has urged youngsters to pursue athletics as this path offers numerous opportunities beyond the usual competition on the track and the field. Speaking on the Talking Points radio show earlier […]

by / on November 30, 2023 at 6:06 AM /
BVI News Photo of overgrown bushes captured in the Sea Cow's Bay area of Tortola on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Bush cutting focused along tourist areas

Director of the Department of Waste Management Marcus Solomon has disclosed that he is aware of concerns shared by residents about bush-cutting in the territory and revealed that work has begun in some tourist hotspot areas. The department was handed […]

by / on November 16, 2023 at 7:13 AM /
Governor pleased with funds allocated for crime fighting

Governor pleased with funds allocated for crime fighting

Amid calls for increased resources to be pumped into crime fighting, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he believes Governor John Rankin is pleased with the funding the government has allocated to reduce crime in the community. The governor — who […]

by / on November 16, 2023 at 7:07 AM /
Education Ministry to reduce reliance on expat teachers

Education Ministry to reduce reliance on expat teachers

Education Minister Sharie de Castro said there are plans in place to increase capacity in the local labour force in the hope that this may reduce the BVI’s current reliance on expatriate teachers. While speaking during the House of Assembly […]

by / on September 6, 2023 at 9:38 AM /