Parents and guardians are being advised of the planned early closure of all public schools across the territory on Thursday, November 16. The Ministry of Education made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that the early 2:00 p.m. closure is to allow educators to engage in collaborative sessions “to further enhance students’ learning experience.” Acting Chief Education Officer … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is seeking assistance from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to further the development of education in the territory. The plea for assistance came through the Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro at the 42nd Session of the UNESCO General Conference recently. She labelled the support provided … Continued
Plans are underway to host an anti-crime summit in the British Virgin Islands in early 2024. This is according to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the announcement at a recent press conference. Premier Wheatley said the summit is part of his Government’s plans to quell the rise in crime that the territory … Continued
Second District Representative Honourable Melvin Turnbull has alleged that there is an ongoing attempt by Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley to persuade members of the Opposition to join the Virgin Islands Government. Turnbull made the claim at a recent Opposition press conference after criticizing the premier for failing to make decisions that are critical … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority has been elected to serve as an Advisor on the Governing Board of Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). The ACI serves 712 members as of January 2023 and operates in 1925 airports in 171 countries. The council is organised, structured, and governed in a federal manner … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says he intends to borrow upwards of $100 million to assist with the rehabilitation of the territory’s infrastructure. Premier Wheatley made the statement at a press conference last Friday in response to a question posed by local media. After it was announced that the United … Continued
BVI field athletes Djimon Gumbs and Eldred Henry have made clear their goal to represent the territory at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, France. Both athletes represented the BVI at the just concluded 19th Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Henry managed an 11th place finish in the Men’s Shot Put Final after putting a distance … Continued
Sugar Boys FC pulled off a 4-1 victory against Rebels FC last Sunday to regain the lead in the BVI Football Association’s National Football League standings. Playing at the Virgin Gorda Recreation Ground, Rebels FC grabbed a one-goal lead on the stroke of halftime thanks to Mario Carter. However, that lead was short-lived as Sugar … Continued
The late Ralph T O’Neal is set to be honoured at the BVI London Office on Monday with a Commemorative Bust as part of its 21st anniversary celebrations since the opening of the office. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday. He said the plan to honour the … Continued
Discussions between Panam Sports, World Aquatics and the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) remain active regarding the 25-meter international competition standard swimming pool that is to be built at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College. In February, the BVIOC announced that it secured a commitment from Panam Sports and World Aquatics to support the supply of … Continued
