The Virgin Islands is joining organisations from across the Caribbean to share scientific best practices and techniques for mangrove restoration in a virtual Regional Mangrove Symposium from March 1 to 3. Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley said he looks forward to the ideas that will be shared and the potential … Continued
Visual arts workshops hosted by the Department of Culture in the Virgin Islands, will be staged with support from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and are geared towards: visual artists (inclusive of painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers, and art teachers) as well art enthusiasts. The sessions will be facilitated by visiting retired professor in … Continued
British Virgin Islander D’Moi Hodge has been awarded as the Defensive Player of the Year and a member of the all-league first team in the Horizon League. Hodge averaged 2.3 steals per game for his Cleveland State men’s basketball team which led the Horizon League standings. That average also saw Hodge ranking 13th in the United … Continued
In a recent email sent to some 731 staff members of the BVIHSA last evening February 28th at 9:41pm. The CEO of one of the largest organizations in the BVI, Mrs. Angeline John notified the staff of yet another salary deadline due to missed deadlines, a situation that has happened repeatedly within the organization. … Continued
In relation to the public hearing to be held on March 1st, 2022, for the proposed adoption of amendments to the Unitary Licences as contained in the Notice to Adopt a Directive on the Amendment of Unitary Licences issued by the Commission on 30 December 2021. The Commission hereby informs the Unitary Licensees and those … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) will be discussing the subject of the on-going Commission of Inquiry (COI) at the Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Belize. Representing the BVI is the Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Culture, Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Honourable Natalio Wheatley. … Continued
One male was found unresponsive following collision between a motor vehicle and a scooter in Havers, Tortola. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in a statement issued moments ago. “Police can confirm that officers responded to a two-vehicular accident involving a scooter in the area of Havers. The scooter rider was … Continued
Brewers Bay beach will soon have restroom facilities as the Government of the Virgin Islands has entered into an agreement and signed a contract for the construction of restroom facilities with K&C Construction. The Contract Signing Ceremony was held today at the Premier’s Office in Cutlass Tower. After a successful tender process, K & C … Continued
Hon. Alvera Maduro-Caines, representative for the 6th District is once again serving as Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture from February 27th to March 4th. Minister Cains has acted in the position of Education Minister before while serving under the National Democratic Party Administration with then Education Minister Myron V Walwyn. Hon. … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Institute of Education will launch its first of a series of Professional Development Offerings on 9th March through 1st April. The Institute of Education has partnered with The McLain Centre in the Republic of Georgia, the Ministry of Education and The Wellness Centre to launch the first series … Continued
