TEAM BVI SHARES JOURNEY AT FGC 2023 IN SINGAPORE

The BVI Robotics team is currently enjoying a positive experience as they proudly represent the Territory at the FGC Global Challenge Robotics Competition in Singapore. Through their Facebook page, “Team BVI FIRST GLOBAL 2023,” the team is sharing their remarkable journey through the competition, which has been marked by invaluable opportunities for learning and cultural … Continued

PREMIER URGES UN TO EXPEDITE C-24 VISITING MISSION TO BVI

Earlier this week, during the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley voiced his concerns about the delays the British Virgin Islands has faced in its quest for self-determination and called on the United Nations to provide the necessary support for the process.  The Premier revealed that as far back as … Continued

ESHS TO RESUME IN-PERSON CLASSES ON OCT. 9TH

The Elmore Stoutt High School will resume normal classes on Monday, October 9, 2023. This comes after a brief delay in the resumption of in-person sessions, which was necessitated by the recent flooding caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe.  Classes were initially slated to resume on Friday, October 6th, however, a decision was … Continued

“SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY” GUIDED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO PHILIPPE

Government officials have praised the efforts of members of the society who sprang into action to clean up their communities and assist neighbours in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Philippe. Philippe’s passage over the Virgin Islands on Wednesday morning resulted in significant flooding and landslides in various areas. By 5 a.m. that morning, community members … Continued

FLOODING RAVAGES TORTOLA; RESIDENTS TOLD TO STAY HOME

Flooding has wreaked havoc across several areas of Tortola, in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, leaving residents unable to leave their homes and local authorities grappling with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Philippe. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) reports that overnight rainfall reached a staggering 3-4 inches. As a result, many residents found … Continued

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT GRANTS

The Governor’s Office has established a fund of $30,000 to support youth empowerment projects in the BVI and is inviting applications from organizations or partnerships across organizations for projects with a maximum value of $10,000. This grant program is open exclusively to registered or established BVI Non-Profit Organizations. Its primary objective is to financially support … Continued

DOMINICA ELECTS FIRST FEMALE HEAD OF STATE

Dominica has elected its first-ever woman head of state, a decision that has been both celebrated and contested. In a vote of 20 to 5, Dominican lawmakers elected 58-year-old Sylvanie Burton, the government’s nominee.  Six government ministers and one opposition legislator were absent for various reasons. Burton faced a challenge from Anette Sanford, but ultimately … Continued