The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is set to host a historic event as it welcomes its Fulbright Scholar, Tiphanie Yanique, to deliver the inaugural Fulbright Lecture on 7 June at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Resource Centre. The lecture will delve into “Literary Tabanaca: Towards a Decolonial Methodology of Endings in Novels and … Continued
The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade is informing the public that the BVI Business Banking Expo, which was scheduled for today 6th June 2024 at Treasure Isle Restaurant has been postponed due to the inclement weather. Further notice on the new scheduled date of the Expo is forthcoming. For additional information, please contact … Continued
For over two decades, the Performing Arts Series at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has been a heartbeat of cultural expression in Tortola. As the series enters into its 23rd year, it celebrates a significant milestone with a renewed commitment to the arts and the local community. Coordinator for the Auditorium and Special … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith OBE in partnership with Unite BVI and other contributors is hosting the Virgin Islands very first Banking Expo on June 6th, 2024 at Treasure Isle hotel from 9am-3pm. Smith in speaking with 284 media stated the importance for persons in the finance sector in the … Continued
In a recent press release from the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Health and Social Development, it was announced that the British Virgin Islands has been placed in the “danger zone” for the number of active cases of fever and respiratory syndromes detected at present. The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit in … Continued
On May 21st, the trail began in the case against former International Affairs Secretariat Ms. Najan Christopher. The proceedings took place before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer and saw witness testimonies by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr and Attorney General Dawn Smith. Much of the testimony was focused around the diplomatic note which Christopher allegedly printed … Continued
Eight Students to Compete for British Virgin Islands Junior Ambassador of Tourism Top Secondary School Debaters Vie to Represent BVI at CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 31st May 2024 – Eight outstanding students from secondary schools across the British Virgin Islands will vie for the prestigious title of Junior … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce has been inducted into the Lions Club of Tortola as an Honorary Lion. This is in keeping with the Club’s long-standing tradition of having sitting Governors in the Territory inducted as honorary members. The induction took place during the Club’s Annual Awards and Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, May 28, by … Continued
On Saturday June 1st, 2024 Contestant number one Asha Hyndman emerged as the winner of the 2024 Miss Teen BVI Pageant held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Hyndman, 19 took home awards for Miss Intellect, Best Evening Wear, Best Shero, Most Photogenic, and Best Poise. First Runner-up was Contestant # 2 Tiya Herbert, who won … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) proudly promoted the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival over the Memorial Day Weekend at the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival in Atlanta, Georgia. The team from the BVITBFC headed by Ms. Shaekhoya Matthew, Business Development Manager (BDM) for the region, with support from Ms. Hazel Penn, BDM … Continued
