The Rotary Club of Road Town is excited to announce the launch of the My Favourite Teacher competition, an initiative aimed at celebrating the invaluable contributions of educators and fostering a spirit of appreciation among primary school students in the Virgin Islands. In this heartwarming contest, primary school students are encouraged to submit an essay … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE, affirmed confidence in Compliance Officers’ abilities to fortify the financial services sector’s resilience and triumph over adversities through adherence to global regulations and unwavering compliance during her opening remarks at the 6th Annual BVI Association of Compliance Officers’ Compliance Conference, themed … Continued
Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr. Theodore James is reminding residents that the harvesting of turtle eggs is prohibited in the Virgin Islands. This was brought forward once again in a Government Information Services release. Mr. James said multiple reports have been made by fishers and other concerned residents identifying persons who have been seen … Continued
In honour of Basic Education and Literacy Month, the Rotaract Club of Tortola has decided to host a fun competition to engage all teachers throughout the Territory. The Classroom Decorating Competition will take place from the 18th of September until the 29th and entails the submission of videos of decorated classrooms directly to the Rotaract … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is pleased to announce the commencement of its Internship Program, a critical initiative aimed at providing students in the Territory with valuable real-world experience while preparing them for their future careers. Under the guidance of Mrs. Patricia Blaize-Adams, the HR Manager at the BVI Ports Authority, this programme … Continued
Three public officers are set to receive training through the Caribbean Administration for Development Administration’s (CARICAD) Mid-Level Leadership Programme. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. Dr. Lavon Chalwell-Brewley, Calveia Scatliffe and Shaquana Vanterpool will participate in training sessions aimed at developing individuals for leadership roles within the Public Service. Permanent Secretary in … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has proudly joined in the support of the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA) in a collaborative effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In a media release BVIHSA said, “Under the guidance of our Acting CEO and Medical Advisor to VIAA, Dr. June … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is pleased to announce that Kinisha Forbes has been appointed as the new Director of Programme Strategy effective 12 September, 2023. In this role, Ms. Forbes will provide leadership and direction in the development of the Agency’s immediate and longer-term plans while managing the Programme Strategy Department. … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that the Ministry of Health and Social Development recently handed over the keys to a new home to the daughter of housing recipient Miss Casandra Sutton as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. Miss Shantell Chinnery accepted the keys on behalf of her mom who … Continued
The Associate Members of the United Nations (UN) regional commissions in Latin America and the Caribbean and the Pacific have indicated their readiness for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda from 27th–30th May 2024. The representatives of Aruba, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Cook Islands and Guadeloupe at … Continued
