Members of the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Association, CFPW are meeting in the territory for their General Meeting and they have been urged not to allow challenges to deter them from performing at their best. The AGM opened Tuesday morning under the theme, “Rethinking, reengineering, recalibrating and resetting a course for viable and sustainable … Continued
A local talk show host believes some parents must be blamed for the failing educational system and for some of the behavioral problems of students now existing at schools. Host of Speak Out BVI Kishma Penn says there are some parents who have failed to discipline their child and they are carrying their bad behaviour … Continued
The Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of the Founder of the Family Support Network, FSN Marlene Penn Trotman who died Monday morning after a brief period of illness. For many years Penn-Trotman hosted Marlene’s Kitchen on ZBVI Radio. That programme with a simple title regularly dispensed wisdom with great humour, and Christmas time was … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is preparing to crown its next student ambassadors at the highly anticipated Mr. & Miss HLSCC Pageant, taking place on Sunday, 1 June 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. This year’s pageant will be held under the theme “The Dream of a Visionary” and … Continued
Kickin It University (KIU) is proudly celebrating its first anniversary this month (May), after a successful year of preserving and promoting Virgin Islands culture. Since launching, KIU has hosted over a dozen classes, reaching over 250 registered students – over 100 of whom actively participated throughout its inaugural year. “I am incredibly proud of how … Continued
Cultural pride and community spirit were on full display as the Social Development Department hosted its Seniors’ Cultural Soirée as part of the observance of Senior Citizens’ Month 2025. The event, held on 10th May, brought together seniors from across the Territory and welcomed visiting seniors from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for a … Continued
The 4th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC) took place in London from May 13 to 16, 2025. The event was graciously hosted by the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, the Rt. Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP. Delegates included Speakers and Clerks from various UK Overseas Territories such as Anguilla, Bermuda, the … Continued
Rapid efforts are underway to capture wanted criminal Trinidadian Small Brent for the murder of Nyron Errickson and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said they have reason to believe that Small Brent may attempt to flee the Territory by sea. Police in a news release last Saturday stated that they are continuing efforts to … Continued
It was an evening punctuated by accolades, special singing renditions and speeches as the second Sixth District recognition ceremony took place at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay Thursday. With the sanctuary beautifully decorated in shades of purple and honourees well decked out, it was time to pay homage … Continued
With the pause in tariffs by the United States and the exemption to Tropical Shipping by the US Government, the BVI would not be resting on its laurels according to Premier and Minister of Agriculture Dr. Natalio Wheatley. Premier Wheatley has made it clear that apart from the efforts made locally to strengthen food security, … Continued
