ANIYAH WILLIAMS BVI’S TOP PERFORMER AT CXC CSEC 2023

Aniyah Williams of the BVI SDA School has been named as the BVI’s top performer in this year’s Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Exam. Williams, secured 11 grade 1s, the highest mark of achievement, in the exam. She was followed by a fellow schoolmate, Khemoe Foy Jr of the BVI SDA … Continued

BVI ACHIEVES 100% PASS IN 12 SUBJECTS AT CXC’S 2023 CSEC EXAMS

The Virgin Islands achieved an impressive 100% pass rate in twelve subjects at this year’s Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate, representing a 200% increase over 2022. Additionally, the Virgin Islands accomplished a pass rate of 90 – 99% in eight CXC subjects. Minister for Education, the Honourable Share de Castro, presented the … Continued

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF BVI’S LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDERWAY

Governor His Excellency John Rankin announced that the comprehensive review of the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) law enforcement agencies will begin, following the arrival of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services to the territory last weekend. The review will scrutinize the structure, resources, funding, conduct, and standards of the Royal Virgin … Continued

BVI COMMEMORATES 80-YEAR MILESTONE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

In a recent address to the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, the Honourable Sharie de Castro, Minister for Education, commemorated the 80th anniversary of secondary education in the territory. The Honourable Minister began her address by acknowledging the milestone as one that “reflects the dedication and vision of stalwart educators and the unwavering … Continued

2 TEENS BEFORE MAGISTRATE ON TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

2 incidents of driving without a driver’s license led to young men ages 17 and 19 being arrested and charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in the month of October, 2023. The first incident occurred after 6 p.m. on October 9th, involving a 17-year-old male. Following his arrest, the teenager was granted bail … Continued

LOCAL FILMMAKERS COMPETE FOR $8500 IN CASH AND PRIZES

Six talented local filmmakers will participate in this year’s “284 Excellence Film Competition”, held by the British Virgin Islands Film Commission. The competition is a platform for local filmmakers to showcase their creativity and storytelling abilities, and a chance at $8500 in cash and prizes. Award categories include Best Director, Best Animation, Best Sound Track, … Continued