Hon. Sharie de Castro, Minister for Education officially opened Library Week 2024 on Monday with a written statement to the public. This year’s theme is “Libraries: Moving full STEAM Upstream,” highlighting the integral role libraries play in advancing science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). In a statement released Minister de Castro emphasized the significance … Continued
In the latest issue of the Sister Islands Newsletter, the community is introduced to three impressive and motivated young individuals making positive impacts across Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. From Anegada, 22-year-old Anjali Levons is being recognized as an emerging youth leader. A graduate of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre, Levons currently works … Continued
Local author Mrs Kenisha A. Sprauve officially launched her book series titled, ‘Kimmy Goes’ on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park, at 3:00 PM. In addition to the launch, the event featured exciting family friendly entertainment activities for children including bouncy castles, face painting, and an Easter Egg hunt. … Continued
On Friday, 8th March, the Grade 5 students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School had the unique opportunity to participate in a Special Sitting of the House of Assembly. Led by Teacher Candia McFarlane, 19 students engaged in a mock legislative session where they proposed constitutional changes aimed at benefiting the Virgin Islands. In this simulated … Continued
VI Motors recently extended a complimentary Autel Training session to students enrolled in the Auto Programme at the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS), fostering the next generation of automotive professionals in the Territory. The training opportunity was offered during VI Motors’ week-long session with Autel National Trainer Eliseo Rodriguez and NAPA Distribution Sales … Continued
Virgin Islands multimedia artist Teia “Grim” Lettsome has taken her talents to the USVI for her second-ever solo art exhibition, marking an exciting milestone in her burgeoning career. Lettsome’s pop-up exhibition is being hosted at the 81C gallery in St. Thomas from March 11th to 24th, providing a new platform to showcase her diverse artistic … Continued
A team of rising baseball stars from the British Virgin Islands recently concluded their first of many planned baseball trips with an appearance at the Lesser Antilles Baseball Extravaganza in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands this past weekend. The Virgin Islands Softball-Baseball Association provided an update on their trip in a recent social media post. … Continued
Eleven rising young baseball players from the British Virgin Islands are headed to the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend to participate in the Lesser Antilles Baseball Extravaganza in St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands Softball-Baseball Association shared the news in a recent post, as it extended well wishes to the team. The talented athletes are accompanied … Continued
In a joint venture, BVI Finance and the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade have officially launched the “Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme”. This initiative is set to provide students in the Virgin Islands with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Financial Services Industry. “Our aim? To empower more Virgin Islands students … Continued
USVI track sensation Michelle Smith cemented herself as the world’s number one Under-20 400m hurdler with a dominant showing at the Louie Bing Invitational in Miami this past weekend. Smith smashed the 400m hurdles meet record twice, running 57.11 in the semi-finals before lowering it to 56.82 in the final – the fastest time ever … Continued
