MISS UNIVERSE BVI SHOWCASE SWIMSUIT & GOWN IN PRELIMINARY COMPETITION

Miss Universe British Virgin Islands Ashellica Fahie graced the stage at the 72nd Miss Universe 2023 Preliminary Competition last evening as she participated in a swimsuit competition and an evening gown runway show. Fahie will be competing against 85 contestants from across the globe for the pivotal title of Miss Universe 2023 on Sunday, November … Continued

BVI SUFFERED A 2-1 LOSS TO DOMINICA IN NATIONS LEAGUE MATCH – DOMINICA ADVANCES TO GROUP B

The British Virgin Islands men’s senior football team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Dominica on Thursday in Group C3 of the CONCACAF Nations League at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground. It took the visitors 52 minutes to pierce the BVI’s defence after a right-footed shot by Audel Laville found the bottom right corner of the … Continued

RESIDENTS & HEALTHCARE WORKERS URGED TO REPORT SIDE EFFECTS OF MEDICATIONS

Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith is urging residents and medical professionals to report all side effects and adverse effects experienced after the use of medication. Wheatley-Smith made the plea during Med Safety Week 2023, an initiative that was created to raise awareness on the importance of reporting side effects or adverse … Continued

PREMIER ENGAGES BVI STUDENTS IN LONDON

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, recently met with British Virgin Islands students living and studying in the United Kingdom during an official visit.  According to a Government Information Services (GIS) report, Dr. Wheatley and his delegation attended a reception at the BVI London Office where they engaged with several students.  … Continued

PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO CLOSE EARLY ON THURSDAY – TO FACILITATE MEETINGS WITH EDUCATORS

Parents and guardians are being advised of the planned early closure of all public schools across the territory on Thursday, November 16. The Ministry of Education made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that the early 2:00 p.m. closure is to allow educators to engage in collaborative sessions “to further enhance students’ learning experience.” Acting Chief Education Officer … Continued

BVI SEEKING UNESCO SUPPORT TO DEVELOP EDUCATION SYSTEM

The British Virgin Islands is seeking assistance from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to further the development of education in the territory. The plea for assistance came through the Minister for Education Honourable Sharie De Castro at the 42nd Session of the UNESCO General Conference recently. She labelled the support provided … Continued