Representative for the Second District, Hon. Melvin Mitch Turnbull, has publicly apologized to the Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon. Sharie De Castro, for remarks made toward her during a recess period of the February 11 House of Assembly sitting. During the House of Assembly session on Monday, February 24, Turnbull rose on … Continued
On Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 family, friends and students of the late Ruby A. Smith-Newberry, a former educator and creative writer, gathered for the official book launch of Ruby’s Writings which includes poetry, drama, and stories. The book is a celebration of her work and was compiled by Arlene L. Smith-Thompson, Ed.D. A former student … Continued
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the New Life Baptist Church held its annual Heroes Sunday which honoured five persons within the Virgin Islands. The 2025 honourees are Mrs. Bernadine Louis, Mr. Milton McLean, Mr. Kayron Todman, Mr. Dwight Pickering and surprise honouree Ms. Hilda Malcolm. Mrs. Bernadine Louis described as a daughter of the soil … Continued
The 2024-25 BDO Schools League has officially crowned its champions, with Enid Scatliffe Primary, Bregado Flax Educational Centre, and Cedar International School emerging victorious in the Under-7, Under-9, and Under-12 divisions, respectively. The finals, held on Sunday, February 23 at the Greenland Football Field, drew enthusiastic support from families, teachers, coaches, and sponsors. The Under-7 … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) say they are pleased to announce the successful completion of the first phase of consultations with KPMG, as part of the development of our Strategic Plan that will shape the future of healthcare in the Virgin Islands (BVI) for the next five to eight years. Over the past two … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society has reinforced its dedication to the fight against cancer with a generous donation of a Breast Coil valued at $55,500, bringing its total contribution to the Imaging Unit of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital to an impressive $112,388. This latest donation follows an earlier contribution made on October 18, 2024, … Continued
