The sport of volleyball will be returning to schools across the territory as part of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) After School Grassroots Sports Programme. The initiative is a joint partnership between DYAS and the Virgin Islands Volleyball Association. Minister for Education, Sports and Youth Affairs, Hon. Sharie De Castro, made the … Continued
The Governor’s Office has established a fund of $30,000 to support youth empowerment projects in the BVI and is inviting applications from organizations or partnerships across organizations for projects with a maximum value of $10,000. This grant program is open exclusively to registered or established BVI Non-Profit Organizations. Its primary objective is to financially support … Continued
Between 2017 and now, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley estimates that the Government of the Virgin Islands has paid $36 million in rent. According to Premier Wheatley, this money could have been used to build a second government complex. The Premier’s comments came in response to questions about what the government is doing to … Continued
For over three decades, Lions Clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups, the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Today, Lions Club of Tortola is gearing up to launch the contest in our local BVI community. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in collaboration with the Department of Culture welcomes the public to gather with prize winning authors and influential thinkers at the third instalment of the BVI Lit Fest from 2 – 5 November 2023 under the theme Tell Your Story. This three-day celebration is presented by premier sponsor … Continued
The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) is aiming to have over 500 students registered for this year’s BDO Schools Football League which is set to kick-off on Wednesday, October 11. League Coordinator Cassandra “Coach Cass” Gregg made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday, September 26, which was held to officially launch the 2023-2024 BDO … Continued
The family of Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old student with ties to the USVI and BVI, who was discovered dead near her apartment in Orlando, Florida in 2021, has initiated a lawsuit against the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and two deputies. The family alleges negligence and civil rights violations in the handling of her case. According … Continued
One Love FC is the first team to make the inaugural Emmett Caines Knockout Cup final after securing a bye following their 5-0 victory against Positive FC in the semi-final. Among the scoresheet for One Love in the preseason competition were Jahari Lacey, Jhon Samuel, Shayne Prince, Alcise Savery and Brent Bowman. “We dominated most … Continued
Mrs. Helen Seymour has been appointed a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC), effective September 14. Mrs. Seymour took an Oath of Secrecy before His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, confirming her appointment in accordance with Section 91 (1) (d) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007. Mrs. Seymour who is … Continued
With the Caribbean classified as being one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, Premier and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has called for world leaders to recognise the phenomenon as an existential threat to the planet and to be proactive in its reversal. Premier Wheatley made the comment … Continued
