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CHAPMAN AND SORRENTINO CROWNED BVI NATIONAL SQUASH CHAMPIONS 

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Joe Chapman and Zoe Sorrentino emerged victorious as the men’s and women’s national squash champions following dominant performances in the National Squash Championships held at the Tortola Sports Club last Friday. In the men’s final, top-ranked Joe Chapman faced off against reigning Under-17 Caribbean Junior Squash Champion Danny Henderson, securing an emphatic 11-5, 11-1, 11-2 … Continued

PROPOSED BODY TO INVESTIGATE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS ACROSS TERRITORY

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The British Virgin Islands government has initiated public consultations on proposed legislation to establish a Human Rights Commission, with territory-wide meetings scheduled to begin March 10. Deputy Governor David D. Archer, Jr. announced the launch of the Human Rights Commission Bill, 2025, calling it “a welcomed step forward in the proper handling of human rights … Continued

$4M CONTRACT FOR CGB SEWER SYSTEM

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Connect Enterprise Ltd. has secured a $4 million contract to install a new sewer network system in Cane Garden Bay, culminating a four-year effort to address chronic sewerage issues in one of the territory’s key tourism destinations. The contract signing on Monday represents “a moment of deep significance” that has spanned three premiers and three … Continued

TOMORROW’S LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME RETURNS

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BVI Finance, in partnership with the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, has announced the return of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme following its highly successful inaugural year. This initiative aims to provide BVI students with invaluable work experience in the financial services industry, fostering the development of future decision-makers through hands-on … Continued

HEALTH MINISTRY URGES SAFE PRACTICES AMID RISE IN STI CASES

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The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging residents to prioritize sexual health as cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increase in the British Virgin Islands. While specific figures were not disclosed, health officials emphasized the importance of prevention, education, and testing, particularly with Valentine’s Day approaching. “Wrap It Up” Campaign for Valentine’s Week … Continued

NEALY 500 MEN EXAMINED AT HEALTH FAIR

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Nearly 500 men from across the British Virgin Islands took advantage of free health screenings and prostate examinations at the recently concluded BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair and Prostate Screening event held on Virgin Gorda and Tortola. Now in its 22nd year, the annual event kicked off on February 1 at the Catholic Community … Continued

PREMIER SAYS SOLAR PROGRAMME OFFERS PATH TO ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

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Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has directly linked recent infrastructure damage in the British Virgin Islands to climate change, citing increased rainfall and more intense storms as evidence of growing environmental challenges. Speaking during the launch of the Solar Technology Energy Programme (S.T.E.P) the former environment minister emphasized the territory’s opportunity to become a … Continued