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BVI Chamber of Commerce hosts regional trade mission to strengthen Caribbean business ties

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The BVI Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a regional trade mission that brought together business representatives from Guadeloupe, Antigua and Saint Lucia, creating new opportunities for strengthening commercial partnerships and expanding intra-Caribbean trade. The visiting delegation arrived aboard an MSC cruise vessel and participated in a networking and engagement session held at Cyril B. Romney … Continued

BVI mental health team to present youth resilience research at Regional Health Conference

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The Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received regional recognition for its work supporting youth mental health, with its latest research accepted for presentation at an upcoming Caribbean public health conference. The research paper, titled “Increased Emotional Resilience and Mental Well-being in Virgin Islands (UK) … Continued

REPORTS EMERGE OF NURSES ABSENT ON JVD AND TORTOLA AMID COMPENSATION ISSUES

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Community nurses assigned to the islands of Jost Van Dyke and Tortola failed to report to work on Thursday, March 12th, prompting speculation about possible industrial action. 284 Media received reports that nurses had taken strike action linked to issues related to pay and funding. The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), however, said … Continued

Public urged to provide feedback on Sexual Offences Bill 2025

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Government is encouraging residents and stakeholders to submit comments and feedback on the proposed Sexual Offences Bill, 2025, as part of a Territory wide public consultation. The proposed Bill represents a comprehensive modernisation of the Virgin Islands’ sexual offences laws. It consolidates existing provisions and introduces updated measures to address rape and sexual assault, child … Continued

VI Delegation Participates in Workshop on Building Climate-Resilient Water Management Systems

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A delegation from the Virgin Islands represented the Territory at a five-day regional workshop held in Bridgetown, Barbados from 9 to 13 February. The workshop was themed “Building Climate Change-Resilient Water Management Systems.” Representatives included Ms. Atoya George from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Mr. Dillon Robin from the Ministry … Continued

TITO PUENTE JR. HEADLINES THE RETURN OF THE HLSCC PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

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The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will mark the highly anticipated return of its renowned Performing Arts Series on Saturday, 21 March 2026 with a headline performance by internationally celebrated Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr. at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. For more than twenty years, the Performing Arts Series has served as … Continued

Parade moved to Saturday as Rise and Shine remains on August Monday, Hodge Smith says

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Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Luce Hodge Smith has announced that this year’s Emancipation Festival parade will culminate the season on the Saturday following August Monday, with the popular Rise and Shine Tramp remaining on August Monday. Speaking at the Emancipation Festival Forum, Hodge Smith said the decision was made after organisers observed that … Continued

Education Ministry launches “Teach for a Day” initiative for Education Month 2026

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The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the launch of its “Teach for a Day” initiative as part of Education Month 2026, inviting community members to step into classrooms and share their knowledge and professional experiences with students across the British Virgin Islands. According to a bulletin issued on February 26, the … Continued

Taiwan Gov Scholarships now open to Virgin Islanders through BVI Asia Aboard Scholarship programme

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The British Virgin Islands Hong Kong Representative Office of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026/2027 Taiwan Government Scholarships are now open to Virgin Islanders and Belongers.  The scholarships, which are being backed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, are prestigious scholarship offerings with an opportunity to pursue full degree programmes … Continued

Keelung, Taiwan cityscape and temples at dusk.