The semi-final round of the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School Debates concluded after a face-off between three winners and the losing team with the most points from the preliminary round. The first debate saw the proposition team of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary (BFEC) debating the opposing team from St. Georges Secondary School … Continued
Mr. Mervin Hastings has been appointed Acting Labour Commissioner in the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. Mr. Hastings’ appointment follows the retirement of former Labour Commissioner, Ms. Michelle Mclean and is effective March 1, 2024 for a period of two months, or until the vacancy is filled. Mrs McLean has spent 12 years at … Continued
One Hundred and Forty-Three (143) teachers from across the Territory have completed the three-day Public Service 101 course, a key offering from the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute. The educators gathered at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium from February 14 to 16, and engaged in presentations tailored to their work in the education sector. … Continued
Well known BVI resident Carlos Sutherland was on Thursday February 29th, 2024, shot dead in his homeland of Trinidad shortly after 5pm. Sutherland was at the time visiting family in Trinidad and was expected to return to the BVI on March 1st, 2024. The shooting incident which claimed Sutherland’s life took place at the home … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission say they are excited to announce the “Taste of Virgin Gorda,” the second Food Fete event for the year, a spectacular culinary event that will take place at the Nail Bay Sugar Works Virgin Gorda National Park (Ruins at Nail Bay) on Saturday, 16th March, from … Continued
The BVI International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC) is honoured to announce Amb. (r.) David Huebner, FCIArb, C.Arb, CollArb as the distinguished speaker for this year’s Dr. J.S. Archibald QC Memorial Lecture. Ambassador Huebner, a highly respected figure in international law and diplomacy, will deliver a captivating lecture on “Challenges to Our Status Quo: Adapting Arbitration … Continued
The Rotaract Club of Tortola plans to host 150 young professionals in the Virgin Islands for its BVI Homecoming conference in June 2024. The Rotaract District 7020 conference dubbed BVI Homecoming is held annually in the country where the current leader of the Rotaract District is. It will take place from June 5th to 9th … Continued
Demonstrating their shared resolve to advancing the BVI’s tourism product, the BVI Yachting, Hotel and Tourism Association (BVIYHTA), and the Honourable Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, engaged in an exciting dialogue on Thursday, February 22nd. For the newly formed BVIYHTA, this meeting marked a significant milestone in their effort to build partnerships which strengthen the tourism … Continued
In their continued efforts to build on the ongoing works and legacy of Third District Representative, Hon Julian Fraser RA, Ms. Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr. Julian Willock, former Speaker of the House of Assembly will host a Third District Senior Citizen Health Social. The event is scheduled … Continued
Mrs. Rhonda Victor Pinnock, esteemed representative of the British Virgin Islands, is set to embark on a remarkable journey as she represents our territory at the prestigious Mrs. Globe International Pageant to be held in Hainan, China on March 9th, 2024. Mrs. Pinnock was crowned Mrs. BVI 2024/25 at the WINBVI Mrs. BVI Coronation … Continued
