The British Virgin Islands is sending a talented youth beach volleyball duo to a major training camp and qualification tournament as they set their sights on the 2025 Pan American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay and the Youth Olympic Games. Jason Dunkley and Alexander Wheatley arrived in Tobago today ahead of a two-day world-class beach volleyball … Continued
British Virgin Islands native, Chef Chanel Henley, is preparing to take the culinary world by storm and needs your help to make it happen. Henley has been selected to compete in the Carla Hall Favorite Chef Competition, going head-to-head with talented chefs from around the globe. Hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality Carla Hall, … Continued
The Ciboney Centre for Excellence and the Elmore Stoutt High School emerged as champions of the 2024 Secondary School Foreign Languages Bowl, showcasing their mastery in Spanish and French respectively. The competition, which featured six schools from across the Virgin Islands, witnessed Ciboney Centre for Excellence clinch the Spanish segment title. With an impressive performance … Continued
Ciboney School of Excellence emerged victorious in the highly anticipated 2024 Primary School Foreign Language Bowl, securing the coveted title of champions in a fiercely competitive contest. Competing against 13 other schools, Ciboney School of Excellence showcased exceptional linguistic skills and cultural knowledge to claim the top spot in the competition. The trio of Marley … Continued
Elmore Stoutt High School will transition to remote learning this Friday, May 3rd in response to undisclosed incidents of “extreme misconduct” that occurred on the school’s campus this week. In a notice released on Thursday night, the school’s administration stated that the move to virtual classes on Friday was made “as our primary concern is … Continued
Hon. Sharie de Castro, Minister for Education officially opened Library Week 2024 on Monday with a written statement to the public. This year’s theme is “Libraries: Moving full STEAM Upstream,” highlighting the integral role libraries play in advancing science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). In a statement released Minister de Castro emphasized the significance … Continued
In the latest issue of the Sister Islands Newsletter, the community is introduced to three impressive and motivated young individuals making positive impacts across Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. From Anegada, 22-year-old Anjali Levons is being recognized as an emerging youth leader. A graduate of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre, Levons currently works … Continued
Local author Mrs Kenisha A. Sprauve officially launched her book series titled, ‘Kimmy Goes’ on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park, at 3:00 PM. In addition to the launch, the event featured exciting family friendly entertainment activities for children including bouncy castles, face painting, and an Easter Egg hunt. … Continued
On Friday, 8th March, the Grade 5 students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School had the unique opportunity to participate in a Special Sitting of the House of Assembly. Led by Teacher Candia McFarlane, 19 students engaged in a mock legislative session where they proposed constitutional changes aimed at benefiting the Virgin Islands. In this simulated … Continued
VI Motors recently extended a complimentary Autel Training session to students enrolled in the Auto Programme at the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS), fostering the next generation of automotive professionals in the Territory. The training opportunity was offered during VI Motors’ week-long session with Autel National Trainer Eliseo Rodriguez and NAPA Distribution Sales … Continued
