Director of Waste Management Mr. Marcus Solomon met with the team from Green VI in an effort to strengthen the partnership between both organisations and to promote recycling efforts within the Territory. Mr. Solomon stated that the department’s mission is to divert as much recyclable waste from the garbage stream, especially since the incinerator is … Continued
The Virgin Islands Autism Centre recently concluded its transitional summer camp programme for children with the disorder and other types of developmental disabilities. Director for the Autism Centre Miss Crystal Estridge said the autism transition camp was a small scaled programme designed to introduce the children who are assigned to Therapeutic Kindergarten classroom, to a … Continued
On Sunday, August 6, four talented young women will compete for the prestigious title of Miss British Virgin Islands. The competition will take place at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town at 7:00 p.m. The contestants, Deborah Smith, Lakeisha Warner, Anika Christopher, and Roshawna Stevens will showcase talent, poise, intellect and more in vying … Continued
In a recent Government Information Services release, it was announced that Mr. Marcus Solomon has been appointed to the post of Director of the Department of Waste Management. Mr. Solomon’s appointment comes as the Ministry of Health and Social Development seeks to further enhance and develop the Territory’s waste management solutions and strategies. Mr. Solomon … Continued
The 2022 Miss British Virgin Islands, Jareena Penn will represent the British Virgin Islands at the 60th edition of the Jaycees Queen Show in Antigua, WI. The show is slated for Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Antigua Recreation Ground. Chairperson of the Miss British Virgin Islands pageant committee, Natalie Hodge, said that this is … Continued
On Tuesday, 25 July, 2023, over 40 Auto Mechanics from within the Territory took part in a NAPA Automotive Electrical A to CAN Training, fully powered by VI Motors. The highly-anticipated 3-hour training was held at Maria’s by the Sea with NAPA Auto Tech Instructor, Mr. Randy Cowan, via an online communications platform. Mr. Juan … Continued
Summer Sizzle BVI is excited to announce Joy Red as host for the 13th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI Fashion & Lifestyle Destination Event scheduled for July 27 – 30, 2023. Thursday events kicked off with The Culture & Style White Party at Loose Mongoose with performance by Hashim The Dream and guests danced to the … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is taking the lead in helping our community stay cool, hydrated, and healthy as the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean region continues to experience a blistering heatwave. As the leading healthcare provider in the Territory, the BVIHSA is not just offering advice, the organization is also offering an action … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley will join leaders from across the Caribbean Overseas Territories (OT) for a caucus of Caribbean OT leaders on Saturday, July 29 in Miami. The objective of this official attendance is to continue to promote the overall socio-economic and political interests of the Virgin Islands through … Continued
The Hike of the Cure headed out from Mount Healthy National Park, Tortola bright and early on the morning of Sunday, July 16 on the launch activity for the 2023 Walk for the Cure campaign. The hike, which was led by Sef Graham of HikeBVI, took walkers through rain forests and rocky gullies to reach … Continued
