The Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) is encouraging the safe use of pharmaceuticals as part of #MedicineSafetyWeek.#MedSafetyWeek is being observed from November 4 to 10.  This year’s theme centres on the importance of using medicines in the right way to prevent side effects, and to report side effects when they do occur. Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Serv...

The Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda is temporarily closed to all fixed-wing operations to make way for essential runway rehabilitation following recent heavy rainfalls.Officer in Charge, Ms. Diana Maduro said the closure is necessary as the heavy rains impacted operations at the airport.  She has assured the public that updates will be provided on the resumption of services.The BVI Airports Authority extends apologies for any inconvenience the closure may cause and is grateful t...

I learned many things at the feet of Mrs. Ingah Smith but two stand out.  She always remarked that:“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty.” (King Solomon)“ Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” (Alexander Pope (1688–1744))On Tuesday 5th November, the world will change regardless of the candidate that Americans select.  The stakes are high.  The BVI economy is fueled by the Americans and we know that when the US economy falters, we fa...

Governor Daniel Pruce has assented to the Immigration & Passport (Amendment) Act 2024 today, Friday November 1, bringing the bill into law. The Act was passed in the House of Assembly, and had been on the Governor’s desk since the early part of summer. 

Public Officers across the Virgin Islands will be observing Public Service Week 2024 from November 10 to 16 under the theme, “Unity in Service: Our Public Service Standing Together”.The week is observed annually with an aim of encouraging togetherness through friendly competition and activities. The week also provides opportunities for community engagements and allows the Territory to show appreciation for the work of public officers.Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. said he ...

In an apparent email to staff members just minutes ago, the HR Director of the BVI Tourist Board confirmed that Walters would be staying on as the Events Manager on a contractual basis effect today, Friday November 1.  Dirk Walters resigned from the organisation in mid July, just at the start of Festival season. His departure date was scheduled for end of October.  When asked about his abrupt resignation from the Board, Walters hinted to the bureaucracy in being able to &lsqu...

The Premier is providing funding through yet another SAP to offer former Speaker Julian Willock a contract with the Premier’s Office, as an Advisor. Willock who was arrested and charged earlier this year with conspiracy to provide false information to a person employed in the public service, conspiracy to uttering a forged document, and being a public official using his office for gratification, is said to allegedly be under serious financial strain. The former Speaker, unde...

Both the Virgin Gorda based teams reached the final after defeating their opponents last weekend, VG dealing with Wolues FC after a penalty shootout.The game had ended all square at 2-2 after TeZahria Noble netted the second of her brace in the 58th minute of normal time to level the scores. Earlier Eva Carey had put Wolues ahead in the 3rd minute before Noble scored in the 14th to make it 1-1. An own goal put Wolues back in front in the 44th minute before Noble sent the game to penalties. She a...

The Department of Disaster Management encourages all Virgin Islands residents to join the Territorial earthquake exercise ShakeOut, which will be held locally on November 14 at 2:00 p.m.Persons can register for the exercise at www.surveymonkey.com/r/shakeout2024.Participants should practise the safer earthquake response of DROP, COVER and HOLD. Individuals and organisations may also wish to reduce their risk of earthquake damage or injury by reviewing their earthquake procedures, assembling...

Most of the money to go towards rebuilding Territory’s infrastructure.

Virgin Gorda United leapfrogged over Lion Heart FC to go top of the National League with a resounding 8-0 victory over new boys Avengers FC on Sunday 27th October at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground.

The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting the 67th Session of the Caribbean Meteorological Council (CMC67) from November 18 to 22.Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, said the important gathering will bring together a delegation of ministers, permanent secretaries, and directors from across the region who are responsible for meteorology.Honourable Rymer stated, “The Caribbean Meteorological Organisation (CMO) collaborates with various weather and clima...

Long awaited fishing complex to become a reality.

 While he could not be given the ‘fisherman’s ring,’ he now occupies the number two slot in the kingdom.  His trek home took a little longer than expected.  He would have had specific demands. But those demands meant that the dutiful son of the home who pleased his father and showed his loyalty when others did not, would be stripped of his undergarments having, unceremoniously and unknowingly, lost his robe to keep the kingdom intact. That level of sacr...

Julian Willock who was charged earlier this year with conspiracy to provide false information to a person employed in the public service, conspiracy to uttering a forged document, and being a public official using his office for gratification has so far been unable to appear for his court dates. During the first Court appointment held  a few weeks ago, Willock advised the courts that he was unable to attend due to the passing of his Mother. In the second court appointment held ear...

Reuben Meade has been ushered back into the seat of leadership this morning after General Elections on the island of Montserrat yesterday October 24, 2024. His team, the newly formed United Alliance, has taken five (5) of the nine seats required to secure the majority. Meade’s additional team members winning their constituencies include John Osborne, Dr. Ingrid Buffonge, Veronica Dorsette-Hector and Dwayne Hixon. The Premier Easton Taylor-Farrell of the Movement for Change and Prosper...

Premier moves to squash No Confidence Vote.

Guavaberry Media extends an apology to CIBC. Our article, in error, listed the bank in our prior story in relation to customers waking up to frightening bank balances. https://www.gbmediahouse.com/Articles/Article/711/First-Bank-VI-Customers-Wake-Up-To-Frightful-Account-BalancesThank you to our readers for swiftly pointing out the error to our media house. Again, our apologies to CIBC. 

Our news room is flooded with concerns from First Bank BVI customers. We understand commercial and retail customers woke up to $0.00 balances this morning, Tuesday, October 22nd. Others are complaining of being in the ‘red’If you are a First Bank customer, you’re advised to check your accounts.We have reached out for a statement on the matter.  

The winners of the Primary and Secondary Schools speech competition centered on anti-bullying are featured as they accepted their prizes on Wednesday 16 October at the Elmore Stoutt High School.In the primary division, Amiah Chang from Claudia Creque Educational Centre Primary placed first, John Claude Vergara from St. George's Primary School won second place, while Marla-Monae Gray from Jost Van Dyke Primary School placed  third.In the secondary division, Yasmeen Said from St...