In a recent interview, Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education Orlandette Crabbe outlined a number of factors contributing to the demise of many of the territory’s children. She was at the time addressing the ongoing matter regarding students taking sexual drugs as well as violence. She began by addressing the policy in … Continued
Deya Erickson made history for the British Virgin Islands, smashing her own national record in the women’s 60-metre hurdles with a time of 8.32 seconds at the Celebration Pointe Classics on Friday, February 7, 2025. Her performance secured her first place, surpassing her previous record of 8.48 seconds. In other track and field news, Jaleel … Continued
The 2024-25 BDO Schools League continued this week with intense quarterfinal action, setting up exciting semi-final matchups across multiple age divisions. St. Georges and Ciboney advanced in the Under 12 category, while Ciboney and Cedar International secured their places in the Under 9 division. Enid Scatliffe and St. Georges also made their way to the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands endured their second loss in the ongoing 2025 CONCACAF Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers, falling 5-0 to host nation Costa Rica on Tuesday at Estadio Nacional in San José. With this victory, Costa Rica surged to the top of Group B, delivering a commanding performance in front of their home crowd. Isaac Badilla … Continued
In a significant step toward improving healthcare infrastructure in the Virgin Islands, the BVI Health Services Authority signed a multi-agreement with the Recovery and Development Agency on Monday, February 10, to facilitate much-needed renovations and upgrades at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. The agreements include a Memorandum of Understanding , which formalizes the strategic … Continued
A contract valued at $3,785,274.55 was officially awarded to Connect Enterprises Limited for work on Phase 2 of the Cane Garden Bay Sewerage Network Project. Phase two of the project entails the installation of approximately 4500 linear feet of gravity main sewer lines and pumping mains. The works also include the construction of a new … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ investment in its institutional framework and economic development has designated the territory’s sovereign credit rating as investment grade BBB/A-2 by S&P. The rating was accompanied by a “stable” outlook, indicating that the BVI is on sound footing as a hub for global financial services and warrants increased investor confidence. The territory … Continued
Agriculture and Fisheries Month will be observed this year with activities designed to highlight the ingenuity and resilience of the local sectors. In a Government Information Services release it was announced that the month’s observance will be held from March 8 to 29 and will feature activities including exhibitions, markets, and a panel discussion aimed … Continued
