January 2025 – BVI News
5 天之前 · 10 posts published by Davion during January 2025. Minister of Communications and Works Kye Rymer has raised concerns about the limited resources available to tackle the pressing infrastructural needs in the Virgin Islands despite this year’s record-setting budget.
Hodge inspires young athletes at workshop - bvinews.com
2024年12月2日 · Virgin Islands Olympian and World Junior gold medallist Adaejah Hodge encouraged young athletes to dream big and set goals during her recent “Dream It, Do It” workshop. The event, organised by Ashl…
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News from BVI. A New Year’s Eve celebration at the Pier Park. The Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park came alive with music and vibrant energy during its New Year’s Eve celebration, which extended from Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
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BVI shines at Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant. The British Virgin Islands made history by hosting the 42nd edition of the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant on Sunday, December 29, marking the first time the event was held outside of St Kitts.
Minimum wage increase postponed!
2024年12月4日 · The Ministry of Financial Services has announced the postponement of the minimum wage increase initially set to take effect on November 30, citing an undisclosed policy matter as the reason. In a s…
Premier announces $500K beautification grant for BVITB
2024年11月27日 · Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has unveiled a $500,000 grant for the BVI Tourist Board to fund a territory-wide beautification project aimed at enhancing the territory’s appeal for the upcoming tourism high season.
Employees disappointed over postponed minimum wage increase
2024年12月4日 · Some Virgin Islands employees have expressed frustration over the Ministry of Financial Services’ recent postponement of the planned minimum wage increase, originally scheduled to take effect on November 30.
No reports yet on festival financials — Premier
2024年12月3日 · This is not a serious government. Rather, it’s all about how much money some who are well-connected can plunder from the fisc. This lack of transparency is the same as the vaunted “business case” for the airport expansion project, in that now the business case will be completed AFTER the project is given the green light – rendering it a meaniningless exercise.
Gov’t announces service commission appointments
2024年12月6日 · The Deputy Governor’s Office has announced several appointments across four key service commissions, filling positions crucial to the effective governance of the Virgin Islands. In a media release …
DDM Director urges residents to stay alert after hurricane season
2024年12月3日 · The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on November 30, leaving behind a record of 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes. Despite the season’s conclusion, the Director of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Jasen Penn, urges residents of the territory to ...