Halstead “JR” Chiverton has attributed his lifestyle change to his cousin Samuel France who he said kept it real with him approximately a decade ago after seeing the trajectory his life was taking. At the time of the exchange between the two cousins, Chiverton was widely known for his basketball talent – representing the national … Continued
Mrs. Monel Nickie has been appointed as the Acting Sister Islands Coordinator, effective November 1, 2021. Mrs. Nickie previously served as Virgin Gorda’s District Officer, where she gained valuable knowledge and experience in the administration of the Sister Islands. As Sister Islands Coordinator, she will lead the Sister Islands Programme Unit, which includes District Officers … Continued
Caribbean leaders are once again reawakening to the value of regional airline LIAT amid complaints about the service provided by InterCaribbean Airways. A week ago, St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minster Ralph Gonsalves criticised InterCaribbean Airways for its service, stating that he was awaiting proposals for a new LIAT. He said that the Turks … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is encouraging teachers across the territory to get outside of their comfort zones for the upcoming school year. Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe called on teachers to utilise non-traditional teaching methods to enhance the engagement of students during classroom sessions. She at the time … Continued
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sub-Regional Coordinator is calling on governments across the region to increase resilience in their respective fisheries sector due to the advancing threat that global warming poses to the industry. Sub-Regional Coordinator, Dr. Renata Clarke, made the plea while addressing a four-day virtual scientific conference organised by the Caribbean Regional … Continued
Riddim Up Bartending School has just completed another highly successful course with eight students graduating after successful completing requirements. The cohort of graduates who are now certified bartenders are: Frances de Castro, Diondra Hodge, Jubal Jones, Jieunick Mingo, Janeive Green Dandy, Natoya Green, Garth Dandy, and Darren Henry. The course has been designed to … Continued
The third Hunt for the Cure fundraiser for the annual CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure takes place this Saturday, September 02, 2023. The car rally is organised in collaboration with the BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) and starts from the bank’s carpark at Wickham’s Cay, Road Town at 10:00am. All proceeds will go to the … Continued
The soon-to-be-commissioned asphalt plant consists of online technology that will keep the plant up-to-date with the proper maintenance required to ensure longevity. Director of the Public Works Department, Jeremy Hodge, confirmed that the plant possesses next-level technology that will enable technicians from the manufacturing company the ability to monitor the plant’s activity from outside of … Continued
The Ministry of Education has introduced the VI Professional Standards for Educators, a new initiative that will be implemented in the upcoming school year that will allow for teachers and staff of the ministry to be appraised by students and peers. Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe made the announcement during the Ministry … Continued
A new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, a school that will serve the educational needs of differently-abled students in the British Virgin Islands, is one step closer to becoming a reality. The government broke ground for the construction of the new facility on Monday, August 28. The school’s previous site had to be abandoned because … Continued
