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Students Empowered with Lifesaving Skills Through Street Doctors Training Programme

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Fourteen secondary school students from across the Virgin Islands have successfully completed the Street Doctors training programme, an initiative designed to empower young people to become peer leaders, positive influencers, and advocates for safer communities. Students from Elmore Stoutt High School, Bregado Flax Educational Centre, Claudia Creque Educational Centre, St. George’s Secondary School, the Virgin … Continued

BVI mental health team to present youth resilience research at Regional Health Conference

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The Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received regional recognition for its work supporting youth mental health, with its latest research accepted for presentation at an upcoming Caribbean public health conference. The research paper, titled “Increased Emotional Resilience and Mental Well-being in Virgin Islands (UK) … Continued

BVIEC DEPLOYS 2nd TEAM TO JAMAICA WITH SUPPORT FROM INTERCARIBBEAN

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The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), with the continued support of InterCaribbean Airways, has deployed a second six-member technical team to Jamaica to assist with ongoing power restoration efforts following the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in late October 2025. The team, drawn from BVIEC’s Transmission and Distribution Department, departed the Territory on … Continued

Virgin Islands National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP)VI NASP Nationals 2026 – 10th Anniversary Celebration

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The Virgin Islands National Archery in the Schools Program proudly announces the 2026 VI NASP National Championships, marking the 10th Anniversary of the program in the Territory. Venue: Multipurpose Complex and the A O Shirley Grounds, Road TownDate: March 8, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony This milestone event promises to be the largest championship … Continued

FirstBank Expands ATM Network with New 24-Hour Machine at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport

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FirstBank has installed a new ATM at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI). Located in the external area between arrivals and departures, the new machine not only provides added convenience for BVI residents and travelers, but it also shows FirstBank’s commitment to continue investing in the territory. “This installation reflects … Continued

VI Delegation Participates in Workshop on Building Climate-Resilient Water Management Systems

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A delegation from the Virgin Islands represented the Territory at a five-day regional workshop held in Bridgetown, Barbados from 9 to 13 February. The workshop was themed “Building Climate Change-Resilient Water Management Systems.” Representatives included Ms. Atoya George from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Mr. Dillon Robin from the Ministry … Continued

TITO PUENTE JR. HEADLINES THE RETURN OF THE HLSCC PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

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The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will mark the highly anticipated return of its renowned Performing Arts Series on Saturday, 21 March 2026 with a headline performance by internationally celebrated Latin jazz artist Tito Puente Jr. at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. For more than twenty years, the Performing Arts Series has served as … Continued

OECS Tourism Ministers Chart New Agenda: Diversification, Sustainability, and Greater Economic Value

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Saint Kitts and Nevis welcomed the Ninth Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers: Tourism on February 11, 2026 at the Marriott Resort, marking the gathering as a pivotal moment for tourism in the OECS. The region is currently facing a convergence of mounting pressures as geopolitical uncertainty, climate volatility, and tightening global financing call for a dynamic shift … Continued

Taiwan Gov Scholarships now open to Virgin Islanders through BVI Asia Aboard Scholarship programme

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The British Virgin Islands Hong Kong Representative Office of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026/2027 Taiwan Government Scholarships are now open to Virgin Islanders and Belongers.  The scholarships, which are being backed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, are prestigious scholarship offerings with an opportunity to pursue full degree programmes … Continued

Keelung, Taiwan cityscape and temples at dusk.

Labour Arbitration Tribunal Launches New Website

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The Government of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce the launch of the Labour Arbitration Tribunal’s new website: https://vilat.gov.vg/.  The new platform provides the public with improved access to essential information regarding the Tribunal’s operations. The website’s clear and well-organised structure replaces the previous layout, which consolidated all resources in a single location. Visitors can … Continued