Naomi Onwufuju, the British Virgin Islands’ representative who held the title of CTO’s Junior Minister for Tourism 2023, recently presented her year-in-review to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) as her tenure came to a close. In her presentation, Onwufuju highlighted the valuable experiences and insights she gained during her year-long role. She emphasized how the … Continued
Hon. Sharie de Castro, Minister of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports for the British Virgin Islands, issued a warm welcome to students and educators as the 2024-2025 school year begins. In her statement released Monday, de Castro emphasized the promise and potential of the new academic year, likening students to “seeds planted in fertile soil” … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s senior football team registered their second consecutive loss in the CONCACAF Nations League Group Stage, falling 2-0 to St. Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday, September 10. The match, held at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex in George Town, Cayman Islands, saw the BVI outclassed by a dominant St. Kitts side, … Continued
Despite a budget of $42 million allocated to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), none of the public medical clinics across the territory have standalone budgets. This was disclosed by BVIHSA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. June Samuel, during a recent community meeting on Virgin Gorda. Dr. Samuel revealed that while the budget exists for the … Continued
In a landmark moment for Saint Lucia, the government has officially declared September 27 as “Julien Alfred Day” in honour of sprinter Julien Alfred, the first athlete from the island to win an Olympic gold medal. Prime Minister Philip Pierre made the announcement during a pre-cabinet press briefing, outlining a series of grand celebrations to … Continued
Virgin Islander Tisa Donovan is reaching out to the community in the British Virgin Islands for help with a crucial component of her graduate studies. Donovan, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Taiwan, is conducting research for her thesis on “The association of Depression, Happiness and Social Support amongst Single Mothers in the … Continued
Adrianne Thomas of Elmore Stoutt High School recently represented the territory at the 2024 CTO Tourism Youth Congress in the Cayman Islands. Jhaka Wooding has the details.
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) recently celebrated the graduation of eight new Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs), marking a significant advancement in the territory’s healthcare system. The 10-month AEMT programme accredited by the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) aims to strengthen emergency response services throughout … Continued
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching several areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic basin as the peak of hurricane season is underway. In its latest Tropical Weather Outlook, the NHC reported that it is monitoring two areas of interest in the central and eastern tropical Atlantic. An area of low pressure in the … Continued
Residents of Virgin Gorda voiced their frustrations at the island’s community meeting on Saturday, September 7 regarding the ongoing healthcare challenges plaguing the sister island. Several top executives from within the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the BVI Health Services Authority were in attendance. The meeting came on the heels of the tragic … Continued
