Digicel To Overhaul Territory’s ICT Network

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 - 10:38am

Digicel’s Chief Executive Officer for the Caribbean and Central America, Ms. Vannesa Slowey, has expressed her company’s commitment to the BVI over the long-term and plans to overhaul its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) network in the Territory.

BVI To Benefit From European Union’s Support Package

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 - 10:33am

The Territory is among countries in the Caribbean region that will benefit from the European Union’s (EU) €300 million development support package following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

BVI To Receive CDB’S Financial Package

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 - 10:15am

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, held further discussions with the President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Warren Smith, on a financial package to support the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the BVI after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. 

Electricity Corporation Gets More Help With Restoration

Monday, 27 November 2017 - 9:58am

General Manager of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Mr. Leroy Abraham has said that the restoration of electricity in the Virgin Islands is moving faster than expected.

Premier Smith And Clinton Foundation Discuss Climate Change

Monday, 27 November 2017 - 9:51am

During his visit to the CARICOM-UN High-Level Pledging Conference in New York, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, discussed the prospects for cooperation between the BVI and Clinton Foundation on climate change.

Premier Appeals To United Nations For Assistance To Rebuild The BVI

Monday, 27 November 2017 - 9:38am

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE during his presentation at the United Nations (UN) High Level Pledging Conference in New York last week, appealed to members of the International Donors Community and Member States of the UN for financial assistance to support the Territory’s plans to rebuild the BVI as a Climate Resilient destination. 

Premier's Statement at UN High Level Pledging Conference

Wednesday, 22 November 2017 - 8:39am

As you just saw in the video clip, in a span of just six weeks the combined impact of a tropical wave, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria devastated the BVI. I will say a little more about this shortly

Disaster Recovery Coordinator Speaks At UN Conference

Monday, 20 November 2017 - 4:49pm

Today, Disaster Recovery Coordinator, Mr. Brodrick Penn, addressed the United Nations (UN) High Level Pledging Conference at UN Headquarters in New York during its Technical Consultations’ Session. 

The Prince Of Wales Visits The British Virgin Islands

Saturday, 18 November 2017 - 8:16pm

Today His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles made his first visit to the British Virgin Islands to see for himself the devastation caused by the three unprecedented events: the Tropical Wave and Hurricanes Irma and Maria. He was accompanied by Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP, Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade in the UK.

Main Street Closed On November 20

Friday, 17 November 2017 - 4:59pm

The public is notified that Main Street between Mid-Town Restaurant and Little Denmark will be closed on Monday, November 20 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

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