The Territory’s centenarians were honoured by the Social Development Department for their collective resilience, wisdom and resourcefulness having experienced life’s joys and sorrows for a century and beyond. Mrs. Enelle Smith and Mrs. Emogene A. Creque both 104 years old and Mr. Evelyn Hodge age 100 residing on Tortola; Mrs. Betty Yates age 101, Mrs. … Continued
A total of twenty charges were laid before the Magistrate’s Court on Monday, September 25, against Nyron Erickson of West End, Tortola, jointly charging the 31-year-old with criminal offences stemming from a major drug and firearms bust in 2021. Erickson appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards virtually, where he was jointly charged with Jose Almestica, Jennifer … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley, has described his first few months in office since his victory in the April 2023 Election as a daunting and humbling experience. During his recent appearance as a guest on the popular “Talking Points” talk show, Dr. Wheatley received congratulations from the program hosts for overcoming detractors who had … Continued
Significant strides are being made to revive the Pockwood Pond incinerator, which has been inactive since being gutted by fire in 2022. That’s according to the Director of the Waste Management Department, Mr. Marcus Solomon who provided an update on ongoing efforts to restore the incinerator to operational status in a recent press release. During … Continued
In a recent visit to Anegada, the Governor His Excellency John Rankin accompanied by Deputy Commissioner of Police Amory and members of the BVI Airports Authority inspected the airport and assessed the wreckage of a plane that was destroyed by fire following an unauthorized landing in the early hours of Wednesday, September 20th. This incident … Continued
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
