Information reaching our news station indicates that teachers of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre on Anegada is now the latest school to join in the silent protests with a sit-out which was activated this morning. According to the reports, the sit-out stems from a number of issues that teachers say have been plaguing the school … Continued
The $300 stipend for teachers requested by the BVI Teacher’s Union is ready for distribution with a majority of checks now printed. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. the Honorable Natalio Wheatley on October 31st, who stated that the stipend was among one of five written requests made by the union in … Continued
Organiser of the online petition entitled Make “Willock Pay his Own Bill” believes the success of his petition will be effective in convincing the government not to move forward with passing the motion in the House of Assembly which exempts Speaker Julian Willock from footing the $120,000 legal bill. Lawrence ‘Bunchie’ Wheatley who is the … Continued
The Land and Marine Estate Policy will serve as the framework to resolve the issues of land distribution and the claims of ancestral lands in Anegada. The way forward in addressing the longstanding issues came about during a meeting held on today Tuesday, October 26 between representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and … Continued
All eyes and ears will be glued on the House of Assembly today as a motion regarding the legal fees incurred by Speaker Honourable Julian Willock in a challenge against the attorneys for the Commission of Inquiry comes up for debate. The fees were imposed by High Court Judge Justice Adrian Jack after Willock withdrew … Continued
Minister of Education, Dr. the Honorable Natalio Wheatley, has disproved claims that teachers who participated in the recent strike will not be paid, as initially reported in the media. The Minister responded to the issue during a Live update hosted tonight, October 31st that alleged that teachers would be docked a portion of their salary … Continued
This evening Sunday October 31st in a national broadcast Education Minister Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley sought to discredit the responsible and unapologetic reporting of 284 Media after public back lash. The Minister referencing a recent article said, “In regard for my advocacy and support for teachers, let me correct some fake news from the 284 … Continued
During the past few days many teachers across the Virgin Islands participated in a silent sick out, resulting in the closure of both Primary and Secondary schools. On Wednesday October 27th more than 50% of the Elmore Stoutt Junior High School teachers called in sick. The following day Thursday October 28th, Senior School teachers of … Continued
The newly crowned Miss British Virgin Islands Kathlyn Archibald-Drew has already commenced a steady pace of engagement within the Virgin Islands community after participating in a series of activities over the past two weeks. In speaking on her experience as Miss BVI thus far, Kathlyn said, “I truly believe I have the best job in … Continued
Nanny Cay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, October 29, 2021 – Today at Nanny Cay, Clive McCoy, director of the BVI Tourist Board, unveiled the first nine rooms in the newly-constructed Seaview wing. With Superior rooms on the ground and first floors and Premium rooms on the top floor, each room has over 400 square feet … Continued
