BVIHSA warns of rising COVID-19 cases, urges vigilance

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has noted a recent increase in the number of persons testing positive for COVID-19 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The Organization believes that this increase in positive cases serves as a reminder that the Covid-19 virus persists, necessitating ongoing caution and proactive measures to ensure … Continued

PUBLIC SERVICE ADVANCES WITH REFORMS DESPITE UNREALISTIC TIMELINES PS REPORTS

“Something you would expect a government to implement in 5 – 10 years” Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Deputy Governor Sharleen Dabreo-Lettsome made this remark while speaking about the COI Reforms in the latest episode of the Government Business At Its Best – TableTalk, which focused on the topic of “Greater Transparency”.  She … Continued

RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO AMCs VERY SCARCE – PARTNERSHIPS NEEDED TO FILL GAP

The resources available to some Associate Member Countries (AMCs) are extremely scarce and have resulted in the existence of several gaps which are hindering these countries from achieving the objectives needed for the 2030 agenda for sustainable development in the fight against climate change. This is due to the disparity in the governing laws and … Continued

Monel Nickie Appointed Acting Sister Islands Coordinator

Mrs. Monel Nickie has been appointed as the Acting Sister Islands Coordinator, effective November 1, 2021. Mrs. Nickie previously served as Virgin Gorda’s District Officer, where she gained valuable knowledge and experience in the administration of the Sister Islands. As Sister Islands Coordinator, she will lead the Sister Islands Programme Unit, which includes District Officers … Continued

TEACHERS ENCOURAGED TO GET OUTSIDE OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE WITH NEW TEACHING METHODS

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is encouraging teachers across the territory to get outside of their comfort zones for the upcoming school year. Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe called on teachers to utilise non-traditional teaching methods to enhance the engagement of students during classroom sessions. She at the time … Continued

RIDDIM UP BARTENDING AND 1-800 BARTENDING SCHOOL GRADUATES 8 BARTENDERS

Riddim Up Bartending School has just completed another highly successful course with eight students graduating after successful completing requirements. The cohort of graduates who are now certified bartenders are: Frances de Castro, Diondra Hodge, Jubal Jones, Jieunick Mingo, Janeive Green Dandy, Natoya Green, Garth Dandy, and Darren Henry.   The course has been designed to … Continued