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ENID SCATLIFFE, BREGADO FLAX, AND CEDAR CROWNED BDO LEAGUE CHAMPS
The 2024-25 BDO Schools League has officially crowned its champions, with Enid Scatliffe Primary, Bregado Flax Educational Centre, and Cedar International School emerging victorious in the Under-7, Under-9, and Under-12 divisions, respectively. The finals, held on Sunday, February 23 at the Greenland Football Field, drew enthusiastic support from families, teachers, coaches, and sponsors. The Under-7 … Continued
BVIHSA & KPMG Wrap Up Successful 1st Phase of Strategic Planning
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) say they are pleased to announce the successful completion of the first phase of consultations with KPMG, as part of the development of our Strategic Plan that will shape the future of healthcare in the Virgin Islands (BVI) for the next five to eight years. Over the past two … Continued
BVI CANCER SOCIETY DONATES $55K BREAST COIL TO HOSPITAL
The BVI Cancer Society has reinforced its dedication to the fight against cancer with a generous donation of a Breast Coil valued at $55,500, bringing its total contribution to the Imaging Unit of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital to an impressive $112,388. This latest donation follows an earlier contribution made on October 18, 2024, … Continued
284 News Saturday February 22nd 2025
Ruby’s Writing, The late Ruby Smith- Newbery Book Launch
284 News Friday February 21st 2025
MARINE ASSOCIATION REJECTS LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS CITING HARM TO INDUSTRY
The Marine Association of the BVI has strongly condemned a series of proposed legislative amendments that would significantly increase fees and regulatory burdens on vessels operating in BVI waters. The association in a position paper submitted to the BVI Government on Thursday, February 5, warned that these changes, which have already led to economic retaliation … Continued
PUBLIC SERVANTS INVITED TO CONSIDER ASIA
In a recent interview Director of the Public Service Learning Institute Dr. Connie E. George who is part of Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s lead delegation to Asia, spoke on the purpose of her visit to Asia. The Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute is set to benefit all public officers, regardless of their … Continued
ALLIANCE DISMISSES NOTION THAT OTHER MEMBERS WERE NOT INVITED
In a recent interview on JTV’s Big Story with Cathy Richards, Opposition members who recently formed an alliance addressed a number of matters being shared in the public since their announcement. The members Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, Representative for the 6th District, Hon. Melvin Turnbull 2nd District Representative and At-Large Member Hon. Stacy Mather defended … Continued