In a recent interview with 284 Media, Dr. Kedrick Pickering joined Dr. Arliene T Penn in her ‘A Simple Swab’ campaign. The highly experienced obstetrician gynecologist spoke on the importance and significance of a simple swab reiterating that no woman should die from cervical cancer. Dr. Pickering also denounced the stigma behind having a pap … Continued
WINBVI Ambassador and Mrs. British Virgin Islands 2022/2023, Dr. Arliene T. Penn is hosting her 4th cervical cancer Pap smear campaign. ‘A SIMPLE SWAB’ Campaign seeks to promote cervical health in our community by encouraging women to take charge of their health. Dr. Arliene T. Penn began by sharing her experience. Penn a cervical cancer … Continued
Former Deputy Premier and Medical Physician Dr. Kedrick Pickering has officially launched his debut book, Walk in Faith & Medicine, at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital lobby on Wednesday, January 22. Already a best-seller, the book offers an intimate exploration of his medical journey intertwined with his faith from his medical career, particularly between … Continued
Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley and Junior Minister of Tourism Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith recently spoke on their expectations for tourism in 2025. They were at the time at the recently held Tourism Summit on the newly reimagined Peter Island Resort. Hon. Hodge Smith identified areas of target focus areas within … Continued
Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Affairs Hon. Sharie de Castro in an official message to the public has announced that the annual National Science and Innovation Fair will take place from March 12-14, 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Complex. The fair will feature interactive displays and hands-on experiments, allowing students to tackle real-world challenges in … Continued
The Virgin Islands is said to be at the “tail end” of implementing recommendations emerging from the Commission of Inquiry report. Mr. Kedrick Malone, Governance Reform Delivery Manager in the office of the Premier recently spoke on the ongoing COI presently in the Virgin Islands while appearing as a guest on the local radio programme, … Continued
Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards has ruled “No Case to Answer” in the case against Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron Walwyn and former public servant Lorna Stevens in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Wall Project. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, January 21, effectively clears both Walwyn and Stevens of any wrongdoing in the high-profile … Continued
The two-day Tourism which concluded last week has been hailed a success and a step in the right direction. Some 160 stakeholders joined in the summit which featured local, regional and international speakers. The first of its kind has been hailed by Junior Minister of Tourism Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith as a catalyst for the industry. … Continued
Winair is pleased to announce the start of flights to Montserrat in support of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Festival. Recognizing the anticipated surge in travel demand during this festive period, Winair will operate flights to and from Montserrat throughout February and March 2025. This enhanced service will ensure seamless travel for visitors and residents alike … Continued
Special Envoy to the Premier of the Virgin Islands Mr. Benito Wheatley recently made a presentation at a Small Island Developing States meeting where he lobbied for Overseas Territories to receive climate resilience support caused by hurricanes. Wheatley spoke at length on the BVI’s own experience after the hurricanes of 2017. Additionally, he outlined what … Continued
