Historical Overview of Overseas Territories at the Olympics The British Overseas Territories (OTs) have a rich Olympic history, competing independently and contributing to the Great Britain (GB) team. Bermuda was the first OT to establish its own Olympic Committee in 1936, participating in the 11th Olympic Games in Berlin. It has since won two Olympic

Cabinet has approved the Public Service Management Bill, which has received its first reading in the House of Assembly on August 16, 2024. The Public Service Management Bill represents a significant step forward in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our public service sector. This important piece of legislation aims to modernize and streamline the

he Government of the Virgin Islands has launched a Small Business Development Grant Programme to empower local entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth. The initiative will be launched through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade and will provide financial assistance and support services to eligible micro and small businesses. The grant programme will offer

Ministry of Communications and Works BVI Airports Authority Topics: Airports Release Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024 – 10:28am Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is expanding its regional network with the introduction of new flights to the Virgin Islands from October 14. This achievement marks a significant milestone for both the airline and the Territory and .is the result

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley will be attending the upcoming Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meeting, scheduled to be convened in St. George’s, Grenada, from July 28 to 30, 2024. The Meeting’s agenda will comprise the agri-food systems, which prioritises food and nutrition security, climate change and sustainable development, foreign policy, and the CARICOM Single Market and

The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority has concluded its inaugural orientation session and is now a fully operational statutory board. Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe in remarks said the session marked a pivotal moment in the Authority’s transition from the Virgin Islands

The Government of the Virgin Islands will host the Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) from Wednesday 24th July to Thursday 25th July, under the theme “From Aspiration to Focused Action”.  The conference is held as an annual meeting of all ministers of Environment and Sustainability in the Eastern Caribbean. COM:ES provides an

Good afternoon, I am pleased to present an update on progress to complete the implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry. You would recall that His Excellency the Governor Daniel Pruce requested a final extension of the deadline to 31 August 2024 based on our Joint Action Plan agreed with the former Minister

The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) from July 2 to 4. The event will be held under the theme, “From Aspiration to Focused Action”, and follows the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change observance of

Press Statement On The Publication Of The Review Of Law Enforcement And Criminal Justice Bodies In The BVI xpert review of law enforcement arrangements in the BVI has been published today. Completed as part of the Governor’s Commission of Inquiry commitments, the review looked at the structures, resources, conduct and standards of all agencies. The