The British Virgin Islands (BVI) will be discussing the subject of the on-going Commission of Inquiry (COI) at the Thirty-Third Inter-Sessional Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Belize. Representing the BVI is the Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Culture, Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Honourable Natalio Wheatley. … Continued
One male was found unresponsive following collision between a motor vehicle and a scooter in Havers, Tortola. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in a statement issued moments ago. “Police can confirm that officers responded to a two-vehicular accident involving a scooter in the area of Havers. The scooter rider was … Continued
Brewers Bay beach will soon have restroom facilities as the Government of the Virgin Islands has entered into an agreement and signed a contract for the construction of restroom facilities with K&C Construction. The Contract Signing Ceremony was held today at the Premier’s Office in Cutlass Tower. After a successful tender process, K & C … Continued
Hon. Alvera Maduro-Caines, representative for the 6th District is once again serving as Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture from February 27th to March 4th. Minister Cains has acted in the position of Education Minister before while serving under the National Democratic Party Administration with then Education Minister Myron V Walwyn. Hon. … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Institute of Education will launch its first of a series of Professional Development Offerings on 9th March through 1st April. The Institute of Education has partnered with The McLain Centre in the Republic of Georgia, the Ministry of Education and The Wellness Centre to launch the first series … Continued
There were a number of local athletes who competed over the weekend and delivered superb performances both at the local and international level. This included Northwestern State’s Diamanté Bryan Gumbs who set a new national record after winning at the Southland Conference in the Hammer Throw event, with a twirl of 19.57 meters. His throw bettered Olympian … Continued
BVI Olympian swimmer Elinah Phillip helped her Florida International University Panthers to their eighth straight Conference USA Swimming Championship, ending with four gold medals and one silver. After collecting three gold medals prior to the final day on Saturday February 26, Phillip swam to her first and only silver medal of the tournament in the Women’s … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie has sent a strong message across the BVI condemning all acts of violence. The premier’s comment came during a recent press conference, following the untimely murder of young businessman Le’Shaughn A. Smith in Huntum’s Ghut on the night of Thursday February 24. He said, “I wish to begin by stating that I … Continued
Minister of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley has received the published 2020 ecosystem accounts that continues to provide evidence and support environmental and economic management for the Territory. The 2020 Ecosystem Accounts were officially handed over on Friday February 25th, 2022 by Mr. Jake Kuyer and Ms. Sophie Neupauer of the Economics … Continued
Fifteen-year old, now Grade 12 student, Gift Ogbonnaya of Ciboney Centre for Excellence located in Virgin Gorda was elated to hear the news that she ranked 3rd in the Caribbean for her performance on the 2021 CSEC Examinations for the subject of Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM). Gift completed six (6) CSEC examinations for … Continued
