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UPDATE: HoA Budget Debate abruptly rescheduled to December 18, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Late last night, December 11, 2023, around 10:30 PM, members of the media were informed that the Budget Debate scheduled for this morning December 12, 2023, has been postponed.
Kristin C. Frazer hosts big fashion show for Trèfle Designs 15th anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Fashion Designer Kristin C. Frazer recently pulled off one of her biggest Fashion Shows to date on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at an iconic location – the Roundabout in Road Town.
Governor’s Office provides $30K in grants to 3 youth empowerment projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was in September 2023, that Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Mr John J. Rankin, CMG had said his office has a fund totalling $30,000 to finance youth empowerment projects in the VI and that it was welcoming applications from organisations, or partnerships across organisations for projects up to the value of $10,000.
‘Aggressive’ consultations on new Public Service Salary Scale ongoing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands awarded PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwC) a contract in October 2022 to carry out the Compensation Review and Job Classification.
VI's position on PARBO will continue to meet human rights obligations - Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While British Overseas Territories (OTs) and Crown Dependencies including the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) have previously committed to the implementation of publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership, commonly referred to as PARBO, the Virgin Islands has taken a new position based on a recent decision by the European Court of Justice.
New JvD Primary School nearing completion- RDA
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has said the construction of the Jost van Dyke Primary School is nearing completion.
BVIPA's 2023 holiday schedule for offices & warehouses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public of the following holiday schedule for the offices and warehouses and extended hours for cargo clearance on Tortola and Virgin Gorda.
Local Ellison L. George appointed Marina Manager of Scrub Island Resort
SCRUB ISLAND, VI– Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has appointed Mr Ellison L. George as Marina Manager of the 55-slip marina at the luxury, private-island resort in the [British] Virgin Islands.
PHOTO of the DAY: Cruise Tourism on the move in the right direction!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Every day in the month of December 2023, there will be a cruise ship in port. Today, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, there are some six ships in the Territorial waters, namely at Virgin Gorda, Beef Island, Jost van Dyke (White Bay) and Road Town, the capital city.
42 businesses showcased @ DYAS Youth Business Expo
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 42 businesses were showcased at the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) Youth Business Expo held at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town on Friday, December 1, 2023.