NEW PAHO CENTRE HONORS DR. CARISSA ETIENNE’S LEGACY IN CARIBBEAN HEALTH

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

PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM RELAUNCHED TO EMPOWER BVI YOUTH

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

CARIBBEAN CLIMATE OUTLOOK WARNS OF INTENSE HEAT AND HEAVY RAIN FOR VI

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

FRASER CALLS FOR URGENT CLIMATE ACTION AS OECS CHAIRMANSHIP ENDS

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

OVER 120 SEA GRAPE TREES PLANTED IN LONG BAY RESTORATION PROJECT

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