As the Territory gears up for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year,  a series of comprehensive remedial works on public schools is underway across the territory.  Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, announced that a proactive initiative has been launched to address long-standing maintenance issues within the school infrastructure. Minister … Continued

During a press engagement earlier this week, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided an update on his government’s intention to bring forth the territory’s first referendum. The Premier, who recently announced that the resolution for the referendum had been gazetted, said that there is significant legislative work that needs to take place before the … Continued

Leader of the Opposition, At Large Representative the Honourable Ronnie Skelton, has shared the view that while certain acts on schedule for the Emancipation Festival Village do have an audience in the Territory, they do not reflect the true nature of what the Emancipation Festival is known to represent. He spoke at a recent sitting … Continued

Police Commissioner Mark Collins recently faced questions from the press surrounding expressions of concern in the community on the presence or lack there of, of police officers in District 2 – more specifically, Cane Garden Bay. Collins proceeded by first addressing claims that the Police Station in CGB has been closed. He went on to … Continued

“We cannot allow them to dictate to us how policing is supposed to happen” That was the position stated by the Representative for the 2nd District Honourable Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull as he shared growing concerns surrounding an inadequate presence of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in his district.  Turnbull, who was addressing the House … Continued

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is urging eligible people to register as voters as part of the office’s continuous voter registration process.  This, as a resolution for the territory’s first ever referendum, to decide on the same sex marriage, is well on its way to being debated in the House of Assembly. A … Continued

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced the appointment of their new Human Resources Manager, Dierdra Wheatley-Peters, PhD, who is set to play a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s talent management strategy. Mrs. Wheatley-Peters’ recruitment to lead the Human Resources Department at BVIHSA follows extensive experience in the public service, having worked at … Continued

In a display of immense pride and celebration, two billboards have been erected on either side of Cane Garden Bay, paying tribute to a local sports star who has achieved remarkable heights in the world of basketball.  D’Moi Hodge, the first-ever BVIslander to sign an NBA contract with the prestigious Los Angeles Lakers, is currently … Continued

On the 18th of July 2023, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Athletics Association departed the territory with a contingent of nine athletes to represent the Territory at NACAC’s U18 & U23 Championships in Costa Rica. The event is scheduled to take place from the 21st to the 23rd of July. Team BVI comprises a dynamic … Continued