BVI Buzz

BVIBuzz interviews, Dr. Richard Georges, President at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College and Gregory Lemmon,  co-founder at UBIQUITY Ltd, a Managed IT Service Provider and founder at SOC Intell a cybersecurity consulting firm both companies serve clients across the Caribbean. HLSCC https://hlscc.edu.vg/ Gregory Lemon https://ubiquityltd.com/ glemmon@ubiquityltd.com  MSCE MCT ISC2 Authorized Instructor CISSP

BVI Buzz collaborated with Umoja Town Hall to bring you this series around the BVI Constitution Reform process and the proposed changes for the constitution. This is PART 1 of that series.

Interview with Dalan Vanterpool, as we discuss his book, NO BOSS, ONLY CLIENTS and more… Free Sample of the book below : https://dalanvanterpool.com/nbocfreesample/. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter  : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email:  bvibuzz@gmail.com

Graduation Season in the BVI. A replay of keynote speech given to the 2011 graduating class of the ESHS where I was keynote speaker from the class of 1991.

BVIBuzz celebrating small wins with you. “Small Wins are Still Won, and the Journey is more important than overnight success.” BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email: bvibuzz@gmail.com

The week of events from April 28th to May 5th, with the arrest of BVI Premier, Andrew Fahie to a week later, a vote of no NO CONFIDENCE in the current Govt and the stripping of the title of Premier from Andrew Fahie. In addition, the swearing in of a new Premier, Natalio Wheatley with a coalition Govt in an attempt to fend of direct UK rule in the BVI. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email: bvibuzz@gmail.com

A joint discussion with hosts from various BVI talk shows and podcasts having conversations about the COI, Self-Governance and other BVI current affairs. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email: bvibuzz@gmail.com

BVI's own Juanita Michelle discusses her journey to pursuing her passion and purpose from working a full time Govt job to owning her own business in the BVI. Juanita Michelle discusses the burning she had within that put her on that path. Juanita also discusses Life coach services she provides in addition to her Copy Editing & Writing Agency - Precision. CONTACT INFO For Juanita Michelle Precision - A Copy Editing & Writing Agency Tel: 284-499-3348 Email: operations@iamprecision.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/i.am.precision.share Instagram: https://instagram.com/i.am.precision Self-Expression & Life-Reinvention Coaching Tel: 284-499-3348 Tel: 757-644-5400 Email: email@juanitamichelle.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/lifecoach.juanitamichelle https://facebook.com/the.juanita.michelle Instagram: https://instagram.com/_juanita.michelle_

Welcome into 2022, BVI Buzz Host talks about just doing that thing that's been holding you back and birthing it in 2022. Also talking about an exciting project embarking in 2022, the BVI Diaspora Network. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email: bvibuzz@gmail.com

Virgin Islander, Dr. Cyrilyn Walters talks about choosing the Medical field as a career and how that came about. Dr. Walters also discusses the last year of working through a pandemic and what that experience has been like for her. She also discusses the vaccines and her thoughts on the different options out there. Dr. Cyrilyn Walters also demystifies some of the myths out there regarding the vaccines out there and much more. I am very proud to have Virgin Islander, Dr. Walters as a guest on BVI Buzz. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email: bvibuzz@gmail.com

The outgoing Governor Gus Jaspert launches a Commission of Inquiry in the BVI in January 2021, we discuss the COI, its effects to the BVI, Who Is To Blame and comparison to the Turks and Caicos brought by the UK Govt between 2008-2009. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email: bvibuzz@gmail.com

Where is the BVI's Freedom Of Information Act. We were promised this as far back as 2011. We look at the brief history of the Act, the delay in bringing the Act to the House of Assembly and what's usually included in a FOI (Freedom Of Information) Act. Why it's been difficult in the Caribbean in adopting Freedom on Information Acts. BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email: bvibuzz@gmail.com

Part 2 of our conversation with Ms. Shaina Smith, Interim Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association where we discussed: 1. Innovative Development Strategies for the British Virgin Islands (BVI). 2. Long Term Planning 3. Much Much More. BVICCHA Website: https://www.bviccha.org/ BVICCHA on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bviccha Email BVICCHA at info@bviccha.org BVIBUZZ Contact Info Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host) Email: bvibuzz@gmail.com

Part 1 of our conversation with Ms. Shaina Smith, Interim Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association where we discussed: 1. The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association and it’s role as it relates to small businesses. 2. Benefits of being a member of the BVICCHA. 3. Its advocacy role related to Govt and other stakeholders 4. Effects of Covid-19 and awaiting Government’s stimulus response. BVICCHA Website: https://www.bviccha.org/

I interviewed Mr. McKenzie Baltimore Jr. also known as BMORE, Musician turned Wellness Entrepreneur. We sat down at Peach Drop Nutritional Center in Atlanta. We discuss his physical, mental and spiritual growth and also why you haven’t seen him in the musical spotlight like before. Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) **************************************** McKenzie Baltimore Jr. Owner of @islandfitnutrition Ask About my 21 Day Challenge vifitcouple.goherbalife.com Instagram: @mckenziebaltimore

Our conversation continues with Mr. Benito Wheatley, as he reflects on his grandfather, Dr. Hon. Willard Wheatley, past chief minister of the BVI and impact on his life. We discuss how he dealt with one of the most horrific events in the BVI in 2017, the direct impact of Cat 5 hurricane Irma and his role as the sole voice to the world. Benito then gives a reflection on Hon. Ralph T. O'neal, the longest serving politician in BVI's history serving almost 40 yrs. Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grhymer (host)

I interviewed Mr. Benito Wheatley, Policy Fellow at the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Science and Policy. Benito Wheatley is Special Envoy of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Government and the Premier’s Advisor on International Relations, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN). We sat down in the virtual studios for Part 1 of this episode where we talked about keeping BVI Historical Milestones Alive namely the 70th Anniversary of the Great March of November 24th. Also discussed was the 40th Anniversary celebration last year of the End of Grant-In-Aid. Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host)

Are you interested in BVI Economics, Politics, History, Culture and Technology? We’ve got you covered on BVI Buzz! This preview introduces you to the background and topics we’ll cover and explore together. Subscribe today, and join our journey on BVI Buzz. Facebook | Twitter : @bvibuzz Twitter: @grhymer1 (host)