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FORMER EDUCATION MINISTER MYRON WALWYN ARRESTED AND CHARGED FOR BREACH OF TRUST BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL IN RELATION TO THE ELMORE STOUTT HIGH SCHOOL WALL PROJECT; WALWYN ISSUES STATEMENT

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Full statement by Myron V Walwyn on his arrest. Earlier today I was arrested and charged for Breach of Trust by a public official in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Wall Project. While I have privately and publicly professed my commitment to good governance, I have also reinforced this fact with my willingness … Continued

BVI HEALTH OFFICIALS EYEING EBOLA & MONKEY POX

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The reemergence of Ebola and the continuous presence of COVID and Monkey Pox were highlighted by health officials during the recent International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) ceremony that was held at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Some of the speakers at the ceremony which was held on 18th October 2022 were Chief Medical Officer … Continued

CCT’S CEO RECEIVES CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARD

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On Saturday evening, among the Territory’s leading business executives, members of Government, and visiting regional guests, CCT’s Chief Executive Officer, Averad Penn, was awarded the BVI Investment Club’s (BVIIC) Corporate Leadership Award. The award was given during the BVIIC’s 30th Anniversary Black Tie Dinner. The award acknowledges and celebrates exemplary leadership that has a significant … Continued

PUBLIC OFFICERS TRAINED ON CENTRAL FISHERIES GIS DATABASE

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Public Officers at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour and the Premier’s Office have been trained on the central fisheries GIS database that is being developed for handover to the Government of the Virgin Islands. The training and wider marine governance discussions was conducted from October 24 to 28 … Continued

EARL HAZEL JR DOMINATED THE FILM COMMISSION’S COMPETITION WINNING 7/9 AWARDS

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Earl Hazel Jr. of Wes Indie Film dominated the BVI Film Commission’s 30/30 Major Milestone Film Competition, after winning seven of the nine awards of the night. For his short film entitled ‘The Filmmaker’s Dilemma’, Hazel won Best Director, Best Soundtrack, Best Editing, Best Acting, Best Screenplay, the Neil Blyden Memorial Award for Best Cinematography … Continued

BOAT FIRE IN SOPER’S HOLE MARINA

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A local boatsman has been left to pick up the pieces after the vessel he called home was gutted by fire moments ago. Captain Hugh told 284News that his vessel, Ocean Star 60, went up in a blaze which he believes could have been caused by an electrical malfunction onboard. The captain spoke on the … Continued

H.E. DR. JUNE SOOMER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UWI OPEN CAMPUS BVI 2022 LOCAL GRADUATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY

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Her Excellency, Dr. the Honourable June Soomer, Chair of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus Council will be participating in The UWI Open Campus British Virgin Islands (BVI) Graduate Recognition Ceremony slated for Wednesday, November 2, 2022.  The Ceremony, scheduled for 4:00 p.m., at the UWI Open Campus Site in Paraquita Bay, … Continued

CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW FULL SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NAME OF RETIRING FIRST FEMALE CEO

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CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced four new one-off scholarships for female finance students in honour of retiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Colette Delaney, the first woman to head the regional bank. In making the announcement recently, incoming CEO Mark St. Hill hailed his predecessor as a “champion for women, girls and diversity and inclusion at our … Continued

42 STUDENTS EMERGE SUCCESSFUL FROM SECONDARY SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMME

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42 students were able to obtain their high school diploma through the Ministry of Education’s Secondary Summer School Programme this year after initially failing to meet the necessary secondary-level graduation requirements. Education Minister Honourable Sharie De Castro made the reveal while presenting a statement on the Programme to the House of Assembly. “There were 42 … Continued