The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) continues to lead the territory in training and certification efforts following the successful accreditation by the National Council of Construction Education and Research (NCCER). President of HLSCC, Dr. Richard Georges said, “Accreditation with NCCER is a key component to the College’s strategic vision, and I am happy to … Continued
A government security officer who has been charged for allegedly having approximately $19 million worth of cocaine has been granted bail in the sum of $80,000. Stacy Smith, a BVI Islander who is a government security officer was brought before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer on Thursday October 21, charged with possession of a controlled drug with … Continued
Former Governor of the British Virgin Islands Augustus Jaspert has said that calling the Commission of Inquiry (COI) was one of the most difficult decisions he made during his tenure as governor, but one that had to be made following alarming concerns raised by many individuals. Jaspert made those comments when he appeared before the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will soon officially have national heroes following the approval of Cabinet to appoint a management committee to design the criteria for designating such persons. This was revealed by Minister for Culture Dr. Natalio Wheatley during a radio broadcast recently, where he said this move will compliment the recent decision to establish … Continued
Police have confirmed another major cocaine drug bust in the territory which occurred sometime on the morning of Tuesday October 19. This was confirmed in a media statement from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on Wednesday October 20. The police did not specify the quantity seized nor did they disclose how many persons are … Continued
The person who was arrested in relation to Saturday’s fatal boat accident which resulted in the death of a Fat Hog’s Bay resident has been released from police custody, pending further investigations. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force via a media release on Tuesday October 19, which confirmed the deceased to … Continued
The Virgin Islands is observing Anti Bullying Week from Sunday, October 17 to Saturday, October 23 under the theme “One Kind Word”. Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, said, “Unfortunately, in the Virgin Islands we too have had incidents of bullying which have resulted in significant … Continued
Kathlyn Archibald-Drew was crowned Miss British Virgin Islands 2021 during a highly-anticipated live coronation held on Sunday October 17th. The day after the event, Kathlyn took to Facebook to express her deep appreciation for the journey. “Words cannot begin to describe how shocked yet elated I felt being crowned Miss British Virgin Islands last evening. … Continued
Agriculture Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has revealed plans to introduce a modern Food Security and Sustainability Bill to the House of Assembly which will seek to replace some of the older legislation which is nearing almost a century in age. Dr. Wheatley made the announcement while delivering a speech during the World Food Day ceremony … Continued
Guyanese currently being treated for HIV and AIDS are being urged to get vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19) since their compromised immune system puts them at great risk to suffer a severe infection. At a recent COVID-19 Update, Minister of Health Frank Anthony dispelled myths that the vaccine is harmful or makes their anti-retroviral treatment ineffective. … Continued
