The British Virgin Islands Film Commission is calling all interested film professionals to enter this year’s film competition titled the 284 Excellence Film Competition. Interested film enthusiasts are encouraged to complete registration via info@bvifilm.com by 9th October, 2023. The deadline for video submissions is 20st October, 2023. Video submissions that advance beyond the preliminary round … Continued
The British Virgin Islands secured a bronze medal at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball (ECVA) U23 Women Championships on Sunday, after sweeping host Dominica in three straight sets. Playing in Roseau, Dominica in Group B, the BVI women won 25-14, 25-21, 25-21 for a 3 set, clean sweep. Also competing in Group B alongside the VI … Continued
A team of four students from secondary schools in the Virgin Islands will participate in the annual international Global Robotics Challenge from October 7 to 10 in Singapore. The team of students namely, Amani Brown, Denae Scatliffe-Chalwell, Jayron Gibson, all of the Elmore Stoutt High School and K’Dyah James, of the Virgin Islands School of … Continued
In a brief open letter, Former Secondary School principal, Permanent Secretary and CEO Dr. Charles Wheatley appealed to law makers to address the issues facing education. Charles recent comments stated, “For some months I have voiced concerns about teacher satisfaction. That is not a matter for casual attention. I understand what teachers are saying because … Continued
On the heels of industrial action by teachers at the Elmore Stoutt High School last week, a group of teachers from the institution have released a statement on their grievances, with a significant focus on salary disparities and alleged intimidation within the educational institution. In a statement, they said “The issues affecting teachers are multifaceted, … Continued
Three unidentified males evaded police presence on Thursday night in the East End area of Tortola but left behind a bag containing three illegal firearms which were recovered by the law enforcement officers. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident in a media statement, stating that the incident occurred while conducting routine … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has enhanced the capacity for the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority to compete internationally with the passing of the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority Act and the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2022. The bills were passed in the House of Assembly on September 12 and will allow … Continued
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment Natural Resources and Climate Change Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley, led an eight-member team to Anegada last week to finalise matters regarding the distribution of lands to qualified persons. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. Mr. Smith-Berkeley and his team met with members of the Anegada Lands … Continued
The three males arrested in relation to Wednesday’s ammunition seizure have been revealed. They are Cordell O’Neal, 38-year-old of Fresh Water Pond; Kanmi O’Neal, 34-year-old of Pockwood Pond; and Jelani Christopher, 31-year-old, of Cane Garden Bay, who are all jointly charged with Unlawful Possession of Explosives. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged Nyron Erickson with 21 offences. The criminal offences include seven counts of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, eleven counts of Keeping a Firearm Without a License, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply Another, and one count of Possession of the … Continued
