The following is commentary by Shaina M. Smith-Archer. I heard about the call for comments in the news on increasing the minimum wage, and there is so much here I don’t know which corner to start at. I think we should first complete the population census to understand what is really going on in our … Continued
District Six Representative, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has established an employment task force to address the unemployment issue in his district. The task force, which is chaired by Mrs. Toyer Fahie, is comprised of twelve business and human resources management professionals who will work with unemployed district residents to provide them with employment opportunities and … Continued
Officers from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) were joined by colleagues in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to carry out sampling and analysis on Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke as part of the ongoing Virgin Islands Comprehensive Soils Study. The team collected soil samples and tested the water permeability at three locations … Continued
This year HireBVI will host its annual career exposition on Friday, June 2nd, 10am to 2pm at the Multipurpose Sports Complex. The career exposition, under the theme, “Show me the Way: A Roadmap to Employment” will expose participants to careers, job opportunities, and educational options in the British Virgin Islands. Rekeema Turnbull-Caines, Managing Director stated that, “HireBVI hosted a Facebook … Continued
Creator and Host of “The Distinguished Gentleman,” Ronn A. Grant will host a father-son brunch on June 17th, 2023. The inaugural event, dubbed Sons in Suits, will honour fathers and father-figures in the Virgin Islands and underscore the importance of healthy Father-Son relationships. The full day of entertainment and enrichment will be held at Treasure … Continued
The Vector Control Unit in the Environmental Health Division is visiting schools this week as part of Mosquito Awareness activities. Deputy Chief Environmental Health Officer Ms. Henrietta Alexander said officers from the division will be doing a hunt in the schools to teach the children how to search out and destroy mosquito breeding sites. Ms. … Continued
Director of the Central Statistics Office Mr. Raymond Phillips has indicated that preparations are underway to administer the Population and Housing Census from June 15. Mr. Phillips said after some unavoidable delays imposed by the onset of the COVID19 pandemic, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) will commence the 2023 Population and Housing Census in June … Continued
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro has said that day 2 of the Education World Forum has energised her delegation, and bolstered and widened their vision to re-imagine education in the Virgin Islands. Honourable de Castro is in the United Kingdom attending the Education World Forum 2023 in London, … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that it is necessary for the people of the Virgin Islands to reflect and express gratitude to God for His favour during this season. Premier Wheatley said that it is customary that following every General Elections, a Service of Thanksgiving is held to … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley and members of his delegation met with a large gathering of students and Virgin Islanders at the BVI London Office in the United Kingdom on May 8. Following greetings from Premier Wheatley, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna … Continued
