The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has issued an urgent public alert regarding a fraudulent advertisement scheme currently proliferating on social media platforms. In a bulletin released on September 11, 2024, the ministry warned residents about a deceptive campaign falsely offering free online courses, certificates, and job recommendations purportedly on behalf of the … Continued
Naomi Onwufuju, the British Virgin Islands’ representative who held the title of CTO’s Junior Minister for Tourism 2023, recently presented her year-in-review to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) as her tenure came to a close. In her presentation, Onwufuju highlighted the valuable experiences and insights she gained during her year-long role. She emphasized how the … Continued
Hon. Sharie de Castro, Minister of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports for the British Virgin Islands, issued a warm welcome to students and educators as the 2024-2025 school year begins. In her statement released Monday, de Castro emphasized the promise and potential of the new academic year, likening students to “seeds planted in fertile soil” … Continued
Virgin Islander Tisa Donovan is reaching out to the community in the British Virgin Islands for help with a crucial component of her graduate studies. Donovan, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Taiwan, is conducting research for her thesis on “The association of Depression, Happiness and Social Support amongst Single Mothers in the … Continued
Adrianne Thomas of Elmore Stoutt High School recently represented the territory at the 2024 CTO Tourism Youth Congress in the Cayman Islands. Jhaka Wooding has the details.
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching several areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic basin as the peak of hurricane season is underway. In its latest Tropical Weather Outlook, the NHC reported that it is monitoring two areas of interest in the central and eastern tropical Atlantic. An area of low pressure in the … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce revealed today that he is still awaiting a formal response from the UK Government regarding the Quarterly Review Report and Joint Action Plan submitted in May. He made the disclosure during a joint press conference with the Premier. Governor Pruce attributed the delay to the recent General Election in the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has issued a statement to customers following a cyber-attack that has disrupted its operations. In the announcement, the Board and Management of the BVIEC acknowledged the impact on its services and expressed empathy for affected customers. The corporation assured the public that it is collaborating with partners to … Continued
LIAT 2020, the revived regional airline, has announced the launch of direct flights to Dominica, Grenada, and St Kitts and Nevis, in the first expansion to its Caribbean network. The airline, which emerged from the closure of LIAT 1974, is offering introductory fares starting at US$99 plus taxes.. This expansion builds upon LIAT 2020’s existing … Continued
Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) is pleased to report significant progress in its network restoration efforts following the recent passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which brought hurricane-like conditions to the British Virgin Islands in mid-August. The company has announced that its wireless network is now fully restored at 100%, while its fibre network has reached 97% … Continued
