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45 persons trained in career development programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Mrs. Elvia Smith-Maduro stated that the training was facilitated by the Premier’s Office across multiple sectors and industries to fulfil the training component of the programme. She added that the series of training sessions are multi-faceted and are intended to be informative, instructional, and to provide holistic training by local industry experts.
Anegada resident receives keys to new social home
ANEGADA, VI - Homeowner, Mr. Carlton Benners and his caretaker have received the keys to a brand new home as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.
Global Money Week 2023
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Money Matters BVI (MMBVI), the financial literacy education programme at the BVI Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”), will again take the lead in the [British] Virgin Islands’ celebration of Global Money Week 2023.
Preliminary voters’ list available for inspection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Preliminary Voters’ List for 2023 is available for inspection. Supervisor of Elections Ms. Scherrie Griffin said in accordance with Section 18 (5)(a) of the Elections Act, 1994 and Amendments, the list is available for inspection for a period of four days ending on March 21.
Auguste George Airport on Anegada to resume international flights
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has announced that the Auguste George International Airport on Anegada will resume the processing of international flights effective Monday, March 20, 2023.
FCCA partners with VI on Strategic Development Agreement
Miramar, Florida– Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity – is pleased to announce that it has formed another strategic development agreement.
Signs of the Sun Volume II poetry book launch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Signs of the Sun Vol II poetry book from the Caribbean Magazine Plus (CMP) Poetry Contest, 2022 is now available on Amazon as an e-book only.
2023 polling locations approved
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Polling stations for the 2023 General Election are now approved by His Excellency the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG. Supervisor of Elections Ms. Scherrie N. Griffin said voters are expected to vote in the polling division to which they are assigned based on their geographic location within their district.
RVIPF female officers selected to train as women in policing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Two female RVIPF officers are among officers from the United Kingdom Overseas Territories selected to attend training for women in policing to mark International Women’s Day.
'Help us to restore calm'- CoP Mark Collins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola,VI – Commissioner of Police Mark Collins is asking for the public’s help in ending the rise in violence marked by the recent spate of firearm incidents around the Territory.