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Cerebral palsy afflicted Karyn O.E. Alexander launches 'engaging' children's book
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– Businesswoman, writer and Virgin Gorda resident Karyn O. E. Alexander hopes to increase understanding about the social challenges faced by persons with disabilities with her engaging debut children’s book Zuri’s Great Plan. She even selected December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as the official launch date for her book.
Tourist Board launching Tourism Historical Tour Manual today, Nov 7
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is inviting the public to the launch of its official Tourism Historical Tour Manual and Virtual Historical Tour today, Thursday, November 7, 2024.
14th edition of BDO Schools League launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Overcast conditions yesterday, October 30, 2024, proved to be the perfect conditions for the launch of the highly anticipated 2024 BDO Schools League, as the hundreds of school children, donning their uniforms and displaying banners, marched along Waterfront Drive to A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.
New Online ED Card System to 'significantly reduce wait times' @ ports of entry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is marking a transformative step in immigration management and will launch the Online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card System next month.
2024 BVI Staycation launches with 34 participating partners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has launched BVI Staycation 2024, an annual marketing programme inviting locals and regional visitors to enjoy the accommodations and tourism amenities within the territory.
DMV to launch commemorative license plate for 70th VI Festival
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is set to launch a special commemorative license plate in celebration of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
New Caribbean radio news programme launched with strong Regional support
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- More than twenty radio stations across the Caribbean have signed on to broadcast a new Caribbean radio news programme, designed to increase the flow of news information about the region.
Republic Bank launches new exclusive vertical Mastercard Black credit card
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Republic Bank (BVI) has launched a vertical Mastercard Black credit card, which stands as the most premium offering within the Bank’s suite of credit card products.
VI to become 1st jurisdiction to implement ‘Criminal Module’ of ECSC E-Litigation Portal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands will become the first jurisdiction to implement the Criminal Module of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court E-Litigation Portal.
Nyammin' teams up with Callwood Rum Distillery to launch unique ‘BVI Rum Cake’
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA – Nyammin’, which was founded in 2019 by three [British] Virgin Islanders, has announced the launch of the must-have British Virgin Islands rum cake made in collaboration with the Callwood Rum Distillery.

