The British Virgin Islands Red Cross Association is significantly enhancing the capabilities of its volunteers through a comprehensive Volunteer Enrichment Summit, led by Jason Lyons, an experienced Emergency Management Consultant from the Red Cross. Lyons, who serves as a Regional Manager at the American Red Cross and formerly held the position of Disaster and Risk … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority is notifying the public that due to ongoing electricity-related issues, operations at the Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End have been suspended until further notice. Residents in the East End areas are therefore encouraged to access healthcare services at the Rosalind Penn Health Center in Long Look until the … Continued
In a recent statement, the BVI Health Services Authority stated that the Dental Services Unit at the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority will be temporarily closed until further notice. The agency stated, “This closure is essential to facilitate important facility improvements aimed at enhancing our overall dental care service offering.” As a result, all … Continued
The Office of Gender Affairs in collaboration with numerous organisations across the territory, held their annual Men’s Health Fair at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park on Thursday, June 13. The initiative is part of the department’s celebration of men during the month of June as they aim to promote health and wellness among … Continued
This Saturday, the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park will be the culinary hotspot of the British Virgin Islands as the BVI Tourist Board hosts its much-anticipated Taste of Tortola event. Promising a unique and delightful culinary experience, the event will feature approximately 20 restaurants from across the island, each showcasing exclusive dishes from their … Continued
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley is preparing to deliver a statement during the upcoming June Substantive Session of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization. The 2024 resumed session will meet in New York from 10 to 21 June. The Premier made the announcement during a recent press conference. In addition, Wheatley provided an update on the … Continued
The long-running Basic Sea Skills program offered by local non-profit Kids and the Sea (KATS) BVI has taken another step forward by introducing an advanced curriculum for returning students. Former KATS Assistant Director Brian Liverpool recently weighed in on this significant expansion of the initiative. Liverpool, who was heavily involved in developing and running the … Continued
The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools, except for the Ivan Dawson Primary School, will resume in-person learning today, Friday, June 7. This decision comes after all public schools were closed on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions that impacted the territory. Acting Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe, communicated the update to … Continued
Adrianne Thomas of the Elmore Stoutt High School has been named the 2024 Junior Ambassador of Tourism, continuing the school’s winning streak in the prestigious competition. Following in the footsteps of her schoolmate Naomi Onwufuju, who secured the title in 2023, Thomas’s victory underscores the Rams’ dominance in promoting tourism awareness and education among the … Continued
Ms Gladyet Walters of North Sound, Virgin Gorda, is the latest recipient of a social home provided by the Ministry of Health and Social Development. She received the keys to her new residence through the ministry’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, a project initiated in response to the devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Minister … Continued
