The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced a week-long National Celebration in honour of The Right Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira on the occasion of her retirement from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court as Chief Justice. The celebrations themed, ‘Celebrating our Radiant Daughter: A Journey from the Virgin Islands to the Privy Council’, are
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A delegation from the Virgin Islands, led by the esteemed Premier Dr. Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, alongside Deputy Premier Honourable Lorna Smith OBE, has successfully concluded a pivotal five-day visit to London. This visit was a crucial opportunity for the Premier to engage with the new UK Government, including Minister for Overseas Territories, Mr. Stephen
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In a profession often dominated by tradition, Liselin Frazer who hails from Sea Cows Bay on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, emerges as a trailblazer in the marine industry, personifying the spirit of Virgin Islands excellence and innovation. A recent graduate from the University of Southampton with a BEng in Ship
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HONOURABLE DR. NATALIO D. WHEATLEY ON THE APPOINTMENT OF Dame Janice Mecedis Pereira, DBE TO HIS MAJESTY’S MOST HONOURABLE PRIVY COUNCIL It gives me great pleasure to join the people of the Virgin Islands in congratulating Dame Janice Mecedis Pereira, DBE on her appointment to His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council as announced on 28th August,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Read moreThe 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
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