In Keeping to his word to help residents in education, youth activities and to find jobs in District Three, the former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr. Julian Willock, has teamed up again with marine giant Nanny Cay Resort and Marina. This time, Mr. Willock was able to request Nanny Cay Resort and Marina … Continued
All public educational institutions will be open for regular operations today Thursday, February 8. This after a decision was made by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday to close all public schools following advice from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in response to the adverse weather conditions that have been impacting the territory. Despite … Continued
Local author, Rick S. S. Grant, has achieved a unique and remarkable accomplishment. His four books previously published by Little Bell Caribbean, one of the premier publishers of Caribbean children’s books, have been translated and released in new Spanish and Haitian Creole versions. This culturally enriching endeavor conceived and led from beginning to end by … Continued
The unique Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Celebration will kick off the annual celebration when a bevy of beautiful and talented teens vie for the title of Miss Teen Virgin Gorda Easter Festival on Saturday, 2nd March 2024. The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival, now in its 57th year, is an annual event that culminates over the … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has voiced his support for rehabilitation initiatives at His Majesty’s Prison. Honourable Wheatley during a visit to the prison on February 1, along with Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly and Territorial-at-Large Representative Honourable Stacey Mather emphasised the role of rehabilitation and successful reintegration … Continued
The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre Apprenticeship Programme will be expanding to involve more local businesses following the success of the programme. Principal of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, Madgaline Allister made the announcement during a recent Government Information Services (GIS) featured programme, as she informed the public on the progress of the apprenticeship … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved expanding work permit exemptions to include several new categories of workers providing vital services in the territory. The Schedule to the Labour Code (Work Permit Exemption) Order No. 41 of 2017 will be amended to add the new exemptions. This Order specifies occupations and services that are … Continued
Denet Callwood of Jost Van Dyke has been recognized as Sister Islander of the Quarter for his dedication and service to the JVD community. In an article highlighting Callwood in the Sister Islands Newsletter, he is described as a kind-hearted and extremely helpful individual who never hesitates to assist those in need on Jost Van … Continued
Two school zones across the Virgin Island have received much needed solar powered signs. In an effort to increase safety, the Public Works Department recently installed solar radar school zone signs at the Willard Wheatley Primary and the Ivan Dawson Primary Schools. Director of the Public Works Department (PWD), Mr. Jeremy Hodge said the safety … Continued
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley recently provided an update on plans to trigger the Territory’s first referendum to decide on the issue of Same-Sex Marriage in the Virgin Islands. Wheatley at the time was responding to a question posed by Deputy Speaker Hon. Stacy Mather during a sitting of the House of Assembly. He explained … Continued
