Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Theodore James, has said this year’s Farmers and Fishers’ week celebrates the integral role of farmers and fishers and their involvement in the expansion of a prosperous, thriving and internationally competitive economy. Mr. James said the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will host Farmers and Fishers’ Week this year from … Continued
This morning March 15th, 2023 around 9am, a young woman crossing the Highway opposite BVI Post was struck by a scooter rider. Eyewitnesses shared that two cars on either side stopped for the young women to cross when a scooter rider came down the middle sticking the young woman. It is unclear the magnitude of … Continued
“Reimagining Education in the Virgin Islands” – that was the title of a town hall meeting style event held by the Ministry of Education on Monday 13 March as a part of this year’s Education Week observations. It was held at the Eileen L Parsons Auditorium at HLSCC. There, Minister for Education Hon. Sharie de … Continued
Virgin Islanders were given a glimpse of the artistic ability of Teia Lettsome as she held her first solo art exhibition during a recent trip home to Tortola.
The National Science Fair concluded on 14 March with the announces of the following achievements in this year’s categories: EXPERIMENTS: LOWER PRIMARY 3rd Place Fun with Artificial Intelligence – St Georges Primary School 2nd Place Germy Hands – Joyce Samuel Primary School 1st Place Are Sharpies Really Permanent Markers? – Cedar International School EXPERIMENTS: UPPER … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has announced that he will not be contesting as a candidate in the upcoming general election. Willock gave the confirmation in a statement issued to the media on Tuesday. “Effective, Tuesday March 14, 2023 to the disappointment of many, I will not be a candidate in … Continued
Resident Jermaine Henry who recently created history in bodybuilding for the territory and his homeland Jamaica says he intends to push the sport in the BVI. Henry recently placed third at the Arnold Classics in Columbus, Ohio in the Super Heavyweight category, competing in his second international competition since debuting in December 2022. He spoke … Continued
Residents across the territory can expect the announcement of the date for the 2023 general election within the coming days. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley gave that indication during a recent interview on local show Talking Points. He said he initially had plans on announcing the date during the final … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is now a Presidential Partner with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). Chairman of the FCCA and Carnival Corporation & plc Micky Arison said on Monday, March 13 that the Virgin Islands has been a long standing partner of the industry, and that he was thrilled with the agreement which … Continued
On Monday 13 March, the Ministry of Education, alongside teachers, students and other stakeholders from across the territory, had a fitting start to “Education Week 2023” with an opening ceremony and the return of the National Science Fair and S.T.E.A.M Extravaganza. There, Education Minister Hon. Sharie de Castro addressed the crowd sharing her excitement to … Continued
