For over three decades, Lions Clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups, the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Today, Lions Club of Tortola is gearing up to launch the contest in our local BVI community. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in collaboration with the Department of Culture welcomes the public to gather with prize winning authors and influential thinkers at the third instalment of the BVI Lit Fest from 2 – 5 November 2023 under the theme Tell Your Story. This three-day celebration is presented by premier sponsor … Continued
Mrs. Helen Seymour has been appointed a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC), effective September 14. Mrs. Seymour took an Oath of Secrecy before His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, confirming her appointment in accordance with Section 91 (1) (d) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007. Mrs. Seymour who is … Continued
The cities of Fort Lauderdale Florida and New York, New York will be the focal points for the Business Development Team of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) on the 10th and 11th of October respectively, as a contingent from the Territory hosts the fall education road shows. The roadshows will … Continued
The Territory’s centenarians were honoured by the Social Development Department for their collective resilience, wisdom and resourcefulness having experienced life’s joys and sorrows for a century and beyond. Mrs. Enelle Smith and Mrs. Emogene A. Creque both 104 years old and Mr. Evelyn Hodge age 100 residing on Tortola; Mrs. Betty Yates age 101, Mrs. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Film Commission is calling all interested film professionals to enter this year’s film competition titled the 284 Excellence Film Competition. Interested film enthusiasts are encouraged to complete registration via info@bvifilm.com by 9th October, 2023. The deadline for video submissions is 20st October, 2023. Video submissions that advance beyond the preliminary round … Continued
A team of four students from secondary schools in the Virgin Islands will participate in the annual international Global Robotics Challenge from October 7 to 10 in Singapore. The team of students namely, Amani Brown, Denae Scatliffe-Chalwell, Jayron Gibson, all of the Elmore Stoutt High School and K’Dyah James, of the Virgin Islands School of … Continued
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
The Government of the Virgin Islands has enhanced the capacity for the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority to compete internationally with the passing of the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority Act and the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2022. The bills were passed in the House of Assembly on September 12 and will allow … Continued
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
