Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley defended a recent official visit to the United Kingdom emphasizing the importance of relationship-building despite calls for more tangible outcomes. The premier stressed the significance of establishing a working relationship with the new Labour administration in the UK. He went on to highlight the need to sensitise new parliamentarians … Continued
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported Tuesday that no new tropical cyclone formation is expected in the Atlantic basin over the next seven days. In its tropical weather outlook, the NHC identified Tropical Depression Gordon as the only active system in the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. The depression is currently located … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has introduced new legislation aimed at enhancing integrity standards for members of the House of Assembly (HOA). Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley presented the Parliamentary Commission for Standards Bill during last Thursday’s HOA sitting. This bill seeks to establish an accountability framework for HOA members in line with … Continued
History was made on Wednesday when Annette Sanford, 41, became the first woman to be inaugurated as Kalinago Chief in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Sanford, a native of the island’s Kalinago Territory, was formally invested and presented with her staff of office by Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton, who herself is the country’s first female president … Continued
The territory is setting its sights on further enhancing air travel connections, following a high-level meeting between government officials and Winair’s Chief Executive Officer Hans van de Velde. Minister for Works, Honorable Kye Rymer, revealed in a recent interview that the courtesy visit was prompted by Winair’s growing interest in the BVI market. The talks … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has issued an urgent public alert regarding a fraudulent advertisement scheme currently proliferating on social media platforms. In a bulletin released on September 11, 2024, the ministry warned residents about a deceptive campaign falsely offering free online courses, certificates, and job recommendations purportedly on behalf of the … Continued
Naomi Onwufuju, the British Virgin Islands’ representative who held the title of CTO’s Junior Minister for Tourism 2023, recently presented her year-in-review to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) as her tenure came to a close. In her presentation, Onwufuju highlighted the valuable experiences and insights she gained during her year-long role. She emphasized how the … Continued
Hon. Sharie de Castro, Minister of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports for the British Virgin Islands, issued a warm welcome to students and educators as the 2024-2025 school year begins. In her statement released Monday, de Castro emphasized the promise and potential of the new academic year, likening students to “seeds planted in fertile soil” … Continued
Virgin Islander Tisa Donovan is reaching out to the community in the British Virgin Islands for help with a crucial component of her graduate studies. Donovan, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Taiwan, is conducting research for her thesis on “The association of Depression, Happiness and Social Support amongst Single Mothers in the … Continued
Adrianne Thomas of Elmore Stoutt High School recently represented the territory at the 2024 CTO Tourism Youth Congress in the Cayman Islands. Jhaka Wooding has the details.
