On October 5th 2023, the Government and people of the Virgin Islands joined the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, an annual event held to honour educators for their dedication and commitment to nurturing well-rounded citizens. This year’s theme, “The Teachers We Need For The Education We Want: The Global Imperative To Reverse The … Continued

Samuel C. Talbot will represent the Territory at the Caribbean Cycling Championships in Guadeloupe from October 14th -15th 2023, breaking the BVI’s 8-year hiatus from that competition.  President of the BVI Cycling Federation Darel Christopher, who was the last to represent the BVI in this regional championship, told online news outlet the Virgin Islands News … Continued

The BVI Robotics team is currently enjoying a positive experience as they proudly represent the Territory at the FGC Global Challenge Robotics Competition in Singapore. Through their Facebook page, “Team BVI FIRST GLOBAL 2023,” the team is sharing their remarkable journey through the competition, which has been marked by invaluable opportunities for learning and cultural … Continued

Earlier this week, during the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley voiced his concerns about the delays the British Virgin Islands has faced in its quest for self-determination and called on the United Nations to provide the necessary support for the process.  The Premier revealed that as far back as … Continued

The Elmore Stoutt High School will resume normal classes on Monday, October 9, 2023. This comes after a brief delay in the resumption of in-person sessions, which was necessitated by the recent flooding caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe.  Classes were initially slated to resume on Friday, October 6th, however, a decision was … Continued

This week, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed the United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee. At that time, he provided an update on recent developments in the relationship between the British Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.  Wheatley said that the discussions that he and the Government of the Virgin Islands have had with … Continued

Government officials have praised the efforts of members of the society who sprang into action to clean up their communities and assist neighbours in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Philippe. Philippe’s passage over the Virgin Islands on Wednesday morning resulted in significant flooding and landslides in various areas. By 5 a.m. that morning, community members … Continued

Several civil and commercial operations have been put on pause in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Philippe. Here’s a look at how some significant services have been affected, and what people can expect should they choose to venture out this evening. This article will be updated throughout the day to include additional updates and information … Continued

The Governor’s Office has established a fund of $30,000 to support youth empowerment projects in the BVI and is inviting applications from organizations or partnerships across organizations for projects with a maximum value of $10,000. This grant program is open exclusively to registered or established BVI Non-Profit Organizations. Its primary objective is to financially support … Continued