January 2025 – BVI News
6 days ago · 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.
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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.
Hodge inspires young athletes at workshop - bvinews.com
Dec 2, 2024 · 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…
Minimum wage increase postponed!
Dec 4, 2024 · 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…
Employees disappointed over postponed minimum wage increase
Dec 4, 2024 · 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.
Premier announces $500K beautification grant for BVITB
Nov 27, 2024 · 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.
BVI welcomes first babies for 2025
4 days ago · The territory welcomed its first two babies of the year on Wednesday, January 2, at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. According to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), the babies were born just minutes apart. Both were initially expected to …
Tourism challenges land BVI on Fodor’s 2025 ‘No List’
Nov 18, 2024 · The BVI has been included in ‘Fodor’s No List 2025’, a publication highlighting destinations facing significant challenges due to tourism pressures. The annual list aims to draw attention to popula…
DDM Director urges residents to stay alert after hurricane season
Dec 3, 2024 · 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 Direct…
Gov’t announces service commission appointments
Dec 6, 2024 · 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 …