“DO NOT FOLLOW A BAND AID APPROACH TO SOLVING THE ISSUES AT HAND”- DR. CHARLES WHEATLEY ON EDUCATION

In a brief open letter, Former Secondary School principal, Permanent Secretary and CEO Dr. Charles Wheatley appealed to law makers to address the issues facing education. Charles recent comments stated, “For some months I have voiced concerns about teacher satisfaction. That is not a matter for casual attention. I understand what teachers are saying because … Continued

VI GOVERNMENT PROMISES TO FINALLY FINALIZE LAND DISTRIBUTION ON ANEGADA

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment Natural Resources and Climate Change Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley, led an eight-member team to Anegada last week to finalise matters regarding the distribution of lands to qualified persons. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. Mr. Smith-Berkeley and his team met with members of the Anegada Lands … Continued

ROTARY CLUB OF ROAD TOWN LAUNCHES MY FAVOURITE TEACHER COMPETITION

The Rotary Club of Road Town is excited to announce the launch of the My Favourite Teacher competition, an initiative aimed at celebrating the invaluable contributions of educators and fostering a spirit of appreciation among primary school students in the Virgin Islands. In this heartwarming contest, primary school students are encouraged to submit an essay … Continued

HON. LORNA SMITH AFFIRMS CONFIDENCE IN BVI TO ADHERE TO GLOBAL REGULATIONS

Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE, affirmed confidence in Compliance Officers’ abilities to fortify the financial services sector’s resilience and triumph over adversities through adherence to global regulations and unwavering compliance during her opening remarks at the 6th Annual BVI Association of Compliance Officers’ Compliance Conference, themed … Continued

PUBLIC REMINDED THAT HARVESTING OF TURTLE EGGS IS PROHIBITED IN THE VI

Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr. Theodore James is reminding residents that the harvesting of turtle eggs is prohibited in the Virgin Islands. This was brought forward once again in a Government Information Services release. Mr. James said multiple reports have been made by fishers and other concerned residents identifying persons who have been seen … Continued

ROTARACT CLUB OF TORTOLA HOSTS CLASSROOM DECORATING CONTEST

In honour of Basic Education and Literacy Month, the Rotaract Club of Tortola has decided to host a fun competition to engage all teachers throughout the Territory. The Classroom Decorating Competition will take place from the 18th of September until the 29th and entails the submission of videos of decorated classrooms directly to the Rotaract … Continued

BVI PORTS AUTHORITY NURTURES LOCAL TALENT THROUGH INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is pleased to announce the commencement of its Internship Program, a critical initiative aimed at providing students in the Territory with valuable real-world experience while preparing them for their future careers. Under the guidance of Mrs. Patricia Blaize-Adams, the HR Manager at the BVI Ports Authority, this programme … Continued

THREE PUBLIC OFFICERS TO RECEIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Three public officers are set to receive training through the Caribbean Administration for Development Administration’s (CARICAD) Mid-Level Leadership Programme. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. Dr. Lavon Chalwell-Brewley, Calveia Scatliffe and Shaquana Vanterpool will participate in training sessions aimed at developing individuals for leadership roles within the Public Service. Permanent Secretary in … Continued