HLSCC TO OPEN JOST VAN DYKE SATELLITE CAMPUS

The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will be launching a new satellite campus on Jost Van Dyke soon. The Jost Van Dyke campus will be located at the island’s newly constructed primary school. Education Minister Sharie de Castro announced this new development during the JVD Primary School’s opening ceremony. She said the campus will … Continued

RDA PROVIDES UPDATE ON TRELLIS BAY WELCOME CENTRE

Recent testimony by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) during the Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee provided insights into how things are proceeding with the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre project. The RDA is developing the multi-phase initiative alongside the BVI Tourist Board. Phase One entails constructing the Welcome Center facility itself. According … Continued

PUBLIC INVITED TO “POWER OF MUSIC ON THE BRAIN” CONCERT IN VIRGIN GORDA

The Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA) is collaborating with the Rotaract Club of Virgin Gorda, Valley Sound Lions Club, and Sister Islands Programme to host a special concert promoting music’s brain benefits.  The “Power of Music on the Brain” event will take place on Saturday, January 27th at Walter’s Recreational Park in Virgin Gorda from … Continued

DAVID ARCHER JR TO ACT AS GOVERNOR UNTIL JAN 29

Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. will act in the position of Governor until January 29, 2024. The announcement follows the departure of former Governor John Rankin whose tenure ended on January 18, 2024. Archer is expected to act in the post of Governor until the arrival of Governor Designate Daniel Pruce, who is scheduled to … Continued

D’MOI TRADED TO THE RIP CITY REMIX G LEAGUE TEAM

D’Moi Hodge has been acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers NBA G League affiliate team, the Rip City Remix. The Rip City Remix officially announced the acquisition via their X (formerly Twitter) social media page on Thursday. According to the post, Hodge was traded from the South Bay Lakers in exchange for a 2025 first-round … Continued

CONDITION OF MALE DRIVER UNKNOWN FOLLOWING SERIOUS ACCIDENT

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that the condition of the driver involved in the serious vehicle accident which occurred in the Meyers/Mayaba area on Tortola on Wednesday remains unknown. The confirmation came in a brief statement from the RVIPF which said the accident occurred after 1:00 p.m. In addition, the statement … Continued

CIVIL REGISTRY AND PASSPORT OFFICE EYES ONLINE VISA SYSTEM, CITIZENSHIP CAMPAIGNS FOR 2024

The Civil Registry and Passport Office has outlined several initiatives projected for 2024 to improve services and increase revenue. A major goal is launching an online component for the e-Visa system, contingent on the government’s online payment portal rollout. This would modernize and streamline visa applications. The Registry also plans to execute public awareness campaigns … Continued