Trinidad and Tobago has confirmed its first case of the Monkeypox virus, according to health authorities there. The patient is a middle-aged man with a history of international travel. The diagnosis was confirmed by the Caribbean Public Health Agency this week. Health authorities there have swiftly initiated a public health response, including contact tracing, to … Continued
At least 12 students from the H Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Marine Professional Training (MPT) programme stand to benefit from a monetary gift which was pledged by the family of the late Peter Haycraft to fund paid apprenticeships. This was confirmed by HLSCC in a media release on Wednesday, which said the contribution by the … Continued
The Virgin Islands Education System has announced the appointment of six new principals, marking a step towards strengthening the leadership and improving the quality of education in the territory. Deputy Chief Education Officer (CEO) Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe expressed her pleasure in welcoming the new principals and highlighted the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports’ … Continued
One student of the 2023 graduating class of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division walked away with a $5000 scholarship towards his tertiary education by way of a new scholarship award launched by the O’Neal Alexander Consulting Group that day. The scholarship was presented to Mr. Jim James Joseph-Perez. The recipient was chosen based … Continued
Opposition legislator Hon. Marlon Penn is urging the government to settle its debt with the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), claiming that it is owed in excess of $10 million. At the time of Penn’s comment, he was speaking during a debate in the House of Assembly, in favour of a motion to appoint Mr. Sheldon … Continued
The completion of the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) Project continues to be impacted by delays. Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley gave the update at a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. He said the project which is valued at more than $4.6 million, continues … Continued
The Hike for the Cure fundraising initiative is set to take place on Sunday, July 16, from the Mount Healthy National Park at 5:30 a.m. The event is organised by the CIBC First Caribbean Walk for the Cure Committee and Hike BVI, and will kick off the committee’s 2023 campaign, which has a goal of … Continued
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has released its report on the Virgin Islands (UK) 2023 General Election, providing an assessment of the electoral process and its adherence to international obligations and domestic laws. The team of eight observers visited the Territory from the 17th to the 27th of April to conduct their evaluation of the … Continued
During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye Rymer, announced that the Ministry is actively working towards establishing a National Meteorological Service in the British Virgin Islands. The Ministry, along with relevant agencies including the Airport Authority and Department of Disaster Management, held discussions with Dr. … Continued
During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Minister for Health and Welfare, the Honourable Vincent Wheatley, announced the public release of the Final Report of the Social Assistance in the British Virgin Islands Review. Minister Wheatley explained that the urgency surrounding the review was driven by the government’s intention to evaluate existing systems … Continued
