VI CONSORTIUM Twelve senators, Governor Albert Bryan and members of his executive branch, members of the V.I. Cannabis Board, V.I. Dept. of Tourism officials, representatives of the Office of Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett and other government officials will head to Colorado for a V.I. Cannabis Summit that starts on Monday, as local leaders set … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) continues to lead the territory in training and certification efforts following the successful accreditation by the National Council of Construction Education and Research (NCCER). President of HLSCC, Dr. Richard Georges said, “Accreditation with NCCER is a key component to the College’s strategic vision, and I am happy to … Continued
The Virgin Islands is observing Anti Bullying Week from Sunday, October 17 to Saturday, October 23 under the theme “One Kind Word”. Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, said, “Unfortunately, in the Virgin Islands we too have had incidents of bullying which have resulted in significant … Continued
The BVIHSA Joins Global Health Community in Observing Infection Prevention Week The Infection Prevention and Control Committee of the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will be joining the rest of the world in celebrating International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) from 17th – 23rd October, 2021 under the theme: “Make Your Intention Infection Prevention”. … Continued
The Lions Club of Tortola has been commended for its community service initiatives being undertaken in the British Virgin Islands and the club’s tremendous efforts to drive its membership growth. The commendation came from the Lions District Governor of Subdistrict 60B, Lion Claudio Buncamper, Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow (PMJF) as he concluded an evaluation of … Continued
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
