The Lions Club of Tortola, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports and DRIFT Enterprises Ltd, will be hosting an Aerial Robotics Workshop and Challenge within three schools in the BritishVirgin Islands starting from Monday, 16th March. The initiative will include a series of half-day aerial robotics workshops at the Elmore … Continued
A fire in the East End area of Tortola on the morning of Monday, March 16th caused damage to several vehicles and prompted a response from firefighters and residents in the surrounding community. A resident who spoke with our newsroom said the incident began with heavy smoke in the area before the situation escalated. “I … Continued
The Environmental Health Division is warning the public about the immediate recall of the product Pâté en Croûte Cocktail Pistache (400g), produced by the brand Drôme Salaisons. According to the department, the recall was issued following reports that the product may be contaminated with Listeria, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious illness. It said … Continued
The BVI Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a regional trade mission that brought together business representatives from Guadeloupe, Antigua and Saint Lucia, creating new opportunities for strengthening commercial partnerships and expanding intra-Caribbean trade. The visiting delegation arrived aboard an MSC cruise vessel and participated in a networking and engagement session held at Cyril B. Romney … Continued
Francis Lettsome Primary School is currently leading the standings following the pre-events of the 2026 Inter-Primary Schools Athletics Championships, accumulating 63 points ahead of the main competition. Bregado Flax Educational Centre Primary Division sits in second place with 52 points, while Enis Adams Primary School holds third with 46 points. Joyce Samuel Primary School follows … Continued
Fourteen secondary school students from across the Virgin Islands have successfully completed the Street Doctors training programme, an initiative designed to empower young people to become peer leaders, positive influencers, and advocates for safer communities. Students from Elmore Stoutt High School, Bregado Flax Educational Centre, Claudia Creque Educational Centre, St. George’s Secondary School, the Virgin … Continued
The Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received regional recognition for its work supporting youth mental health, with its latest research accepted for presentation at an upcoming Caribbean public health conference. The research paper, titled “Increased Emotional Resilience and Mental Well-being in Virgin Islands (UK) … Continued
Community nurses assigned to the islands of Jost Van Dyke and Tortola failed to report to work on Thursday, March 12th, prompting speculation about possible industrial action. 284 Media received reports that nurses had taken strike action linked to issues related to pay and funding. The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), however, said … Continued
