Mr. Louis Malone is the newest member of the Public Service Commission, appointed effective August 23, 2022. Mr. Malone whose appointment is in accordance with section 91 (1) (d) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, took an Oath of Secrecy on August 24. According to Mr. Malone, this new appointment allows him to continue … Continued
The National Parks Trust on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands has partnered with Environment Systems Ltd based in Whales on this climate change initiative, funded by Darwin Plus, a United Kingdom funded initiative that delivers strategic, long-term outcomes for the natural environments of the Overseas Territories. The title of the initiative is … Continued
Unite BVI is proud to partner with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports in the relocation of the students and staff of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School to Enis Adams and Francis Lettsome Primary schools. Unite BVI has agreed to financially support the infrastructural work necessary to provide a safe and functioning … Continued
Popular businessman and husband to Junior Minister of Tourism Hon. Alvera Maduro Caines, Mr. Emmet Caines has transitioned. The father and husband passed away yesterday Friday August 26th, 2022. Caines who worked at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College as a Security Officer for a number of years was most known for his catering business. … Continued
The U.S. Virgin Islands will host the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (N.O.B.E.L.) Women in July 2023 on St. Thomas, the Office of Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory made known Wednesday. The announcement represents a major opportunity for the territory on various levels, including exposure to major economic players who sponsor the event, while providing … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley. The racial and ethnic imbalance, the exploitation of the Territory’s resources both marine and terrestrial by unauthorized persons, along with other cultural intrusions have forced B. V. Islanders to develop a sub-culture of resistance. This sub-culture occupied a central place through the period of the plantation … Continued
The Ministry of Health in conjunction with the BVI Health Services Authority is continuing its vaccination efforts across the Territory with a special two week COVID-19 vaccine drive with special emphases on the Weekends of August 27-28 and September 02- 03, 2022 at the Lobby of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Vaccines will be … Continued
The Virgin Islands was graced with the presence of World record holder in Compound Archery, Recurve and Compound Coach Raymond Michael Gerard (better known as Mike) of St. Thomas, USVI and Olympian and Archery Coach Tatyana Muntyan of St. Thomas, USVI. The coaches came through the initial invitation of Virgin Islands Archery Federation (VIAF) in … Continued
It has been confirmed by Minister of Labour and Workforce Development Hon. Melvin Turnbull, that effective today August 22nd, 2022 Mrs. Kishann Cupid-Braithwaite has been appointed as the Territory’s acting Labour Commissioner in the Virgin Islands. Michelle A. Venzen McLean is presently out of office until September 15th, 2022. As acting Labour Commissioner, Mrs. Cupid-Braithwaite … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles Wheatley. There are many definitions for culture, each reflects the author’s perspective. I am using the following definition in my Wheatakes: “the beliefs, practices and artifacts of a group and the societal structures and organizations through which the people share these beliefs and practices.” With this in mind … Continued
