The East End/ Long Look Community Library is in its final stage of automating its operations and has received a new card machine. Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley said the newly designed library card is a welcome change and that he was grateful to the … Continued
The Mourant HLSCC College Classic Series continued its Open 2 Mile races on Saturday, October 9, at the College’s Paraquita Bay campus with Jahshani Farrington winning overall in a time of 11 minutes, 33.12 seconds. Farrington overtook Jonathon Lynch, the fifteen-year old winner of the race opener in September, to make him the winner in … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are being challenged to “Go Sober for October” following the launch of a campaign to reduce the harmful use of alcohol Territory-wide. The First Annual Dry October campaign was launched by the Ministry of Health and Social Development and is aimed at sensitizing the people of the Virgin Islands to … Continued
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said that he will observe World Food Day on October 16, with farmers and fishers at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town. Honourable Wheatley said, “Every week, farmers and fishers consistently set up at the plaza to … Continued
VI Consortium The V.I. Dept. of Health on Monday announced two deaths caused by complications related to Covid-19. The deaths are the 74th and 75th in the territory related to the virus. One of the two deceased was identified as a 59-year-old woman from St. Thomas, while the other, announced just before noon Monday, was … Continued
On Thursday 7 October, Mr. Glenroy Forbes was welcomed to the Social Security Board as the newly appointed Chairman. In his premiere address to the Board, Mr. Forbes shared his goals for growth and unity. Forbes said: “My only desire is that the Social Security Board grows from strength to strength […] I know there … Continued
Today October 11th, 2021, officials will gather to commemorate the official return of cruising to the British Virgin Islands. This event celebrates the Safe and Healthy Return to Cruise Tourism for the Territory. The BVI will welcome the first cruise ship for the official start to the 2021/2022 Cruise Season on Wednesday, 13th October 2021. … Continued
Through the directive of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, will soon offer quality education and training within the agriculture industry this Fall. Chairman for the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Mr. William Georges has said that the committee has been working feverishly in the discharge of the mandate by the Government of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Georges said, … Continued
Work on the long awaited modern tertiary sewerage treatment project for the Cane Garden Bay community is said to be underway. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the construction phase of the project is expected to last nine (9) months, or until June 2022. “I would like to thank the … Continued
Virgin Islands residents are invited to join the annual BVI ShakeOut, a drill to practise the best way to stay safe during an earthquake. The BVI ShakeOut is part of International ShakeOut Day, held annually on the third Thursday in October that attracts millions of participants globally. According to DDM Training Manager, Carishma Hicks, drills … Continued
