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284 News Tuesday May 6th 2025
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM RELAUNCHED TO EMPOWER BVI YOUTH
The Office of the Deputy Governor has officially relaunched its internship program, opening the doors of the public service to a new generation of aspiring professionals. The announcement came during April’s installment of the Deputy Governor’s Monthly Message, hosted by Acting Communications Officer Eusa Adams. Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. appeared alongside two student interns … Continued
CARIBBEAN CLIMATE OUTLOOK WARNS OF INTENSE HEAT AND HEAVY RAIN FOR VI
The Virgin Islands is expected to experience warmer-than-average temperatures and increased rainfall between May and July 2025, according to the latest Regional Climate Outlook from the Caribbean Outlook Forum. This early phase of the heat and wet seasons may bring health and environmental risks, including intense heat, flash flooding, and Saharan dust episodes. Daytime and … Continued
‘FLIP THE SCRIPT ON AGING’: BVI LAUNCHES SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH WITH POWERFUL MESSAGE
The territory’s seniors are coming under the spotlight as Senior Citizens Month is being celebrated. This year is the 36th anniversary of the Senior’s Movement in the territory which is said to be a testament to the strength, resilience and wisdom of the elders of the community. According to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. … Continued
CLAUDE SKELTON CLINE CRITICIZES PROPOSED AIRPORT ACCESS CHANGES; BVIAA EXPLAINS
Dropping off and picking up persons at the airport may soon become a thing of the past. Host of Honestly Speaking Claude Skelton Cline is pushing back at what he calls things just being thrown down the BVI’s throat with no proper consultation with the public. During his programme last week, Skelton Cline brought to … Continued
Rielle Davis Talks Music, Practice, and Performance – ESHS Spring Concert 2025
284 News Monday May 5th 2025
COMMUNITY GATHERS TO CLOSE CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH EVENT
In a heartfelt show of solidarity, Mrs. British Virgin Islands Globe 2024 and Women in Need Ambassador Rhonda Victor Pinnock rallied the community to close out Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month with an awareness event on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. The rally also featured a candlelight … Continued
HLSCC STUDENTS PRESENT INTERACTIVE PROJECTS IN WIDE RANGE OF FIELDS
Students from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College took center stage on Thursday, May 1, 2025, as they showcased their talents and skills at the annual student showcase event held at the college’s main building in Paraquita Bay. The event featured a wide variety of amazing and interactive projects from various academic disciplines. The public … Continued