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HLSCC Science and Mathematics Department making an impact beyond the classroom

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The College has donated essential science equipment to three secondary schools in the territory – St. George’s Secondary School, the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies and the Elmore Stoutt High School. This is said to be part of the College’s strategic goal to strengthen education in the Virgin Islands and enhance hands-on learning experiences … Continued

BVI OPPOSITION ATTENDING PAC WORKSHOP IN JERSEY

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Members of the opposition are familiarising themselves with the operations and functioning of Public Accounts Committees. They are attending the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom (CPA UK) specialised workshop for Public Accounts Committees in Jersey. This workshop is being held for a three-day period and concludes today and it is designed to foster learning and … Continued

PPG PAINT SPECIALIST CONDUCTS TRAINING IN BVI WITH VI MOTORS

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Employees of VI Motors and interested residents in the British Virgin Islands recently had the opportunity to enhance their expertise in automobile painting technologies, thanks to a specialized training session arranged by the local automobile business which was conducted by Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) Company. The training was led by Henry Bosh, a paint specialist … Continued

STRONG TICKET SALES FOR BLACK ON BLACK EVENT FEATURING VYBZ KARTEL

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Anticipation is building for the second edition of Black on Black, as event organizer Steve Parillon of YOLO Promotions reports strong ticket sales and the expectation of a large crowd for the highly anticipated event on Saturday, March 15. The marquee showcase will be headlined by Jamaican Dancehall legend Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer, marking his … Continued

Initiative To Replant 100 Seagrape Trees At Long Bay Continues

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The Ministry of the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change has announced the continuation of the Seagrape Tree Replanting Initiative at Long Bay, Beef Island. On Saturday 15th March, Sunday 23rd March, and Saturday 29th March 2025, an additional 65 seagrape trees will be planted as part of efforts to restore the beach environment. This … Continued

HOPKINSON SENTENCED TO 32 YRS FOR MURDER

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Akeem Hopkinson was on March 10th, 2025 found guilty of the April 2021 murder of Mrs. Catherine Pickering on February 25th, 2025. Catherine Pickering, 67, was fatally shot in the head and chest with an AK-47 assault rifle in her Paraquita Bay home on April 18th, 2021. Hopkinson was sentenced in the High Court to … Continued