The Caribbean’s ability to respond swiftly and cohesively to health emergencies took a major step forward with the inauguration of the Carissa F. Etienne Emergency Operations Centre in Barbados on Wednesday. The new facility, housed within the Pan American Health Organization Barbados office, will serve as a regional hub for emergency response coordination across 13 … Continued
The Virgin Islands marked its first official TVET Day on Tuesday, with a bold new message: “Skills Pay the Bills.” Education Minister Hon. Sharie de Castro announced the initiative in a video message , describing it as a landmark step to position technical and vocational education as a cornerstone of the territory’s economic future. De … Continued
Parents and guardians of Willard Wheatley Primary School (WWPS) students were informed early Wednesday morning that there would be no classes today due to a power outage caused by an incident near the school. The outage is the result of three electrical poles needing to be replanted, and authorities have indicated that the work will … Continued
The Office of the Deputy Governor has officially relaunched its internship program, opening the doors of the public service to a new generation of aspiring professionals. The announcement came during April’s installment of the Deputy Governor’s Monthly Message, hosted by Acting Communications Officer Eusa Adams. Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. appeared alongside two student interns … Continued
The Virgin Islands is expected to experience warmer-than-average temperatures and increased rainfall between May and July 2025, according to the latest Regional Climate Outlook from the Caribbean Outlook Forum. This early phase of the heat and wet seasons may bring health and environmental risks, including intense heat, flash flooding, and Saharan dust episodes. Daytime and … Continued
The Caribbean Community , in partnership with the World Food Programme , has launched the Real-Time Food Security Monitoring Dashboard a digital platform said to be a breakthrough tool in tracking and addressing food insecurity across the region. The new dashboard provides real-time and near real-time data to assist member states in budgeting, resource allocation, … Continued
In a heartfelt show of solidarity, Mrs. British Virgin Islands Globe 2024 and Women in Need Ambassador Rhonda Victor Pinnock rallied the community to close out Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month with an awareness event on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. The rally also featured a candlelight … Continued
Students from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College took center stage on Thursday, May 1, 2025, as they showcased their talents and skills at the annual student showcase event held at the college’s main building in Paraquita Bay. The event featured a wide variety of amazing and interactive projects from various academic disciplines. The public … Continued
Hon. Julian Fraser, Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment of the British Virgin Islands, delivered his closing remarks as outgoing Chair of the OECS Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability at the 12th regular meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. Fraser thanked the host country, incoming Chair Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph, fellow ministers, and regional partners for … Continued
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change has successfully plated more than 120 sea grape trees as part of its Long Bay restoration project, exceeding its original goal and setting the stage for expanded community involvement and environmental education. Launched in June 2024 during Environment Month, the tree-planting initiative is part of Operation … Continued
