The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools, except for the Ivan Dawson Primary School, will resume in-person learning today, Friday, June 7. This decision comes after all public schools were closed on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions that impacted the territory. Acting Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe, communicated the update to … Continued
Adrianne Thomas of the Elmore Stoutt High School has been named the 2024 Junior Ambassador of Tourism, continuing the school’s winning streak in the prestigious competition. Following in the footsteps of her schoolmate Naomi Onwufuju, who secured the title in 2023, Thomas’s victory underscores the Rams’ dominance in promoting tourism awareness and education among the … Continued
Ms Gladyet Walters of North Sound, Virgin Gorda, is the latest recipient of a social home provided by the Ministry of Health and Social Development. She received the keys to her new residence through the ministry’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, a project initiated in response to the devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Minister … Continued
The flash flood warning that had been in effect for the Virgin Islands since early Thursday morning was discontinued around 11:30 am as heavy rains finally began to subside across the territory. The lingering system brought torrential downpours and thunderstorms to the islands over 24-36 hours, with some areas receiving up to 5 inches of … Continued
The effects of the inclement weather currently impacting the British Virgin Islands have rendered the Sir Francis Drake Highway at Pockwood Pond impassable. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has issued an advisory for motorists heading past Pockwood Pond and towards the western end of the island to use alternate routes through the hills until … Continued
The public is urged to remain off of the roads in the interim to allow the public works department to continue clearing roads. Statement from Acting Governor David D Archer Jr “Even after the rains have passed, Public Works crews and others will need time to assess the full extent of the damage done. The … Continued
For over two decades, the Performing Arts Series at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has been a heartbeat of cultural expression in Tortola. As the series enters into its 23rd year, it celebrates a significant milestone with a renewed commitment to the arts and the local community. Coordinator for the Auditorium and Special … Continued
Kamau Georges will take the stage tonight at the prestigious Broadcast Music Inc. Awards to accept a pop music award. Georges, alongside award-winning DJ and producer Clinton Sparks, will be honored for their collaborative work with DJ White Shadow on Lady Gaga’s hit record, “Bloody Mary.” The news of Georges’ attendance at the award ceremony … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is reminding the public to be vigilant about the expected seasonal increase in fever and respiratory conditions. Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Ronald Georges said residents, business owners, owners and managers of daycares, schools, and marina operators in the Territory are to be alert as around this … Continued
Fourteen inmates, nine males and five females, from His Majesty’s Prison have successfully completed the first-ever Life Skills Reintegration Programme (LSRP). The six-week course, a joint venture between His Majesty’s Prison, New Life Baptist Church Correction Fellowship, and the Righteous Invasion of Truth (RIOT) Ministry, focused on addressing reoffending behaviours and other crucial issues such … Continued
