The Virgin Islands delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2021 being led by the Premier and Minister of Finance has held successful meetings with Holland America, Seabourn, Royal Caribbean Group, Seadream Yacht Club and Virgin Cruises. Calls to the Virgin Islands were confirmed during these meetings. 

Pictured is Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone and the newly trained health team who are now stationed full time at the West End Port of entry.

Secretary General for the BVI National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, (UNESCO), Dr. Allison Flax-Archer and local Author Anika Christopher visited several schools last week and read excerpts from the published book, ‘Planting Peace.’  

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andre A. Fahie continues to lead a Virgin Islands delegation to the Seatrade meeting in Miami. 

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is featured as he holds a pre-conference briefing in Miami with the Virgin Islands delegation. The delegation aims to restore the return of cruise business to the Territory since the last COVID-19 spike in the Virgin Islands.

A midday church service was held today at the New Testament Church of God as a part of National Repentance Week. 

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) Operations team completed forklift testing that was carried out by the Department of Motor Vehicles on 8 September 2021 at the Port Purcell facility. To maintain compliance with international standards it is important that team members from our Operations Department are licensed to operate the warehouse equipment.

​The completed works of the Skylight and Roofing Membrane as well as the demolition works to date are featured at the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex.

New temporary employees of the BVI Health Services Authority are featured on August 26 during a training session to assist with Antigen Testing on Virgin Gorda.

14 companies have submitted Expressions of Interest (EOI) indicating their qualifications and experience to participate in the tender process to construct new classrooms at the Elmore Stoutt High School.

The companies will now be shortlisted and the top seven will be asked to submit tenders for the construction of the classrooms.

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is commited to support the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Ministry of Education in creating the much-needed space to accommodate students by April 2022.