While addressing the press earlier this week Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided an update on the progress of ongoing efforts to identify and engage the candidates who will form the Commission of Inquiry Implementation Unit. It was previously disclosed by the government that this unit would be commissioned for the purpose of monitoring … Continued
September 6, 2022, will mark the 5th anniversary of the passage of Hurricane Irma, a category 5 Hurricane which ravaged the territory in 2017, causing extensive damage to the infrastructure and changing the lives of residents for the foreseeable future. With this observation looming ahead, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley believes that Virgin Islanders … Continued
While providing an account of his recent trip to the United Kingdom (UK), Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed that the trip included several interactions with dignitaries also in attendance at the Commonwealth Games, and a meeting with UK Minister for Overseas Territories the Right Honourable Amanda Milling. Among other things discussed, Premier Wheatley … Continued
On the eve of a new school year in the territory, the Ministry of Education is preparing to say farewell to some of the long standing, dedicated educators who are due for retirement following several decades of service in the schooling system. These educators were recognized by Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro during … Continued
During the August 9 Sitting of the House of Assembly, the territory’s legislators moved in favour of an amendment to the Finance and Money Services Act, which reduced the Money Services Levy and added new categories for the use of the revenue gathered from this tax. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, who filed the motion, told … Continued
The H Lavity Stoutt Community College has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Education Minister Honourable Sharie De Castro broke the news recently and later brought the matter to the House of Assembly where she detailed the process behind this achievement. De Castro attributed the college’s success at achieving reaffirmation to … Continued
In a recent statement to the House of Assembly, Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro provided an update on the progress of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) as it proceeds with several school improvement projects across the territory. According to De Castro, works are moving along favourably and efficiently. “I would like to … Continued
On the heels of what he described as a greatly successful staging of horse racing activities on August 2nd, President of the BVI Horse Owners Association Lesmore Smith said residents can expect more similar events before the year is over. According to Smith, during the planning stages for August Tuesday, organisers had already begun to … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is preparing to welcome a new tourism board following the expiry of the term of the previous board on July 31st, 2022. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley told the House of Assembly recently that ahead of the expiration date, his government had been proactive with beginning the process … Continued
Minister for Education Honourable Sharie de Castro has congratulated students who have emerged successfully from their studies despite the challenges experienced throughout the 2021-2022 school year. The minister noted that despite several shocks dealt to the education sector over the past few years, teachers and students in the British Virgin Islands “have continued to demonstrate … Continued
