A 15-year-old girl has turned a holiday tradition into a meaningful act of charity, raising funds to support victims of domestic violence in the British Virgin Islands. Rédiance Donovan Simon used her Christmas season to collect donations for the Family Support Network (FSN), a local organization that provides critical services to individuals and families affected … Continued
The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is reporting success from the just concluded 2nd Annual Tourism Summer Internship Programme, with students landing employment opportunities. The Board says the programme has delivered impactful results for Virgin Islands youth and the Territory’s leading industry, tourism. The programme was designed to give participants hands-on training and … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is celebrating a historic sporting achievement after 11-year-old squash prodigy Delilah Pease captured the territory’s first-ever title at the Pan American Squash Championships in Guatemala. Competing in the Under-13 category, Pease defeated opponents from Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, El Salvador, Mexico and Guatemala without dropping a single game, an achievement … Continued
The inaugural Little Mr. and Miss Hawk Pride Pageant held by the Enis Adams Primary School took place this past weekend. The pageant, which featured young students from the school, was made possible by the generous support of attendees, sponsors, and the school’s dedicated parents. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored, … Continued
There is an adage, eat what you grow and grow what you eat. It is therefore safe to say there is hope for the territory’s agricultural sector as there are various schools with back yard gardens. One such school is the Imagination Academy, with students from as young as 3 to 11 years being taught … Continued
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports is set to host its Youth in Business Seminars on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the DYAS Conference Room. This initiative aims to equip young aspiring entrepreneurs with foundational business knowledge, covering essential topics such as “Creating a Marketing Plan” and “Business … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is preparing to crown its next student ambassadors at the highly anticipated Mr. & Miss HLSCC Pageant, taking place on Sunday, 1 June 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. This year’s pageant will be held under the theme “The Dream of a Visionary” and … Continued
The Virgin Islands marked its first official TVET Day on Tuesday, with a bold new message: “Skills Pay the Bills.” Education Minister Hon. Sharie de Castro announced the initiative in a video message , describing it as a landmark step to position technical and vocational education as a cornerstone of the territory’s economic future. De … Continued
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports launched its new youth-centered podcast, DYAS Voice, with a deeply personal and inspiring first episode featuring 19-year-old BVI content creator J’mar Penn, who reflected on how his faith has shaped his creative path. In a candid conversation, Penn opened up about how boredom after high school led him … Continued
Miss BVI 2024 Adacia Adonis is inviting students across the British Virgin Islands to showcase their artistic talents through a festive Christmas card decoration competition. The contest, open to all students, challenges participants to create original artwork under one of five creative themes: BVI Christmas Traditions, Under the Sea Christmas, Santa’s Island Vacation, Eco-Friendly Christmas, … Continued
