Virgin Islander Tisa Donovan is reaching out to the community in the British Virgin Islands for help with a crucial component of her graduate studies. Donovan, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Taiwan, is conducting research for her thesis on “The association of Depression, Happiness and Social Support amongst Single Mothers in the … Continued
Adrianne Thomas of Elmore Stoutt High School recently represented the territory at the 2024 CTO Tourism Youth Congress in the Cayman Islands. Jhaka Wooding has the details.
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) recently celebrated the graduation of eight new Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs), marking a significant advancement in the territory’s healthcare system. The 10-month AEMT programme accredited by the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) aims to strengthen emergency response services throughout … Continued
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching several areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic basin as the peak of hurricane season is underway. In its latest Tropical Weather Outlook, the NHC reported that it is monitoring two areas of interest in the central and eastern tropical Atlantic. An area of low pressure in the … Continued
Residents of Virgin Gorda voiced their frustrations at the island’s community meeting on Saturday, September 7 regarding the ongoing healthcare challenges plaguing the sister island. Several top executives from within the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the BVI Health Services Authority were in attendance. The meeting came on the heels of the tragic … Continued
The Governor’s Office has announced the launch of the Future Fund, a $50,000 initiative aimed at supporting youth empowerment and promoting good governance in the Virgin Islands. Local organizations can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 to implement projects that will benefit young people and strengthen political accountability. The fund, supported by the … Continued
Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, will lead a delegation of five officials to London from September 9 to 13, 2024, to engage in key discussions with the new United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, MP, and other members of the UK Parliament. The delegation aims to … Continued
Seventy-nine individuals were officially welcomed as new British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) during a ceremony at Government House on August 29. The event, presided over by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce, marked a significant milestone for the new citizens, who took an Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty the King and pledged loyalty to the … Continued
A boating tragedy unfolded late Thursday night, September 5, as a vessel traveling from Jost Van Dyke began taking on water, leading to the death of a young woman and the continued search for a missing man. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reported that a distress call was placed at around 10:00 p.m. … Continued
A tropical wave passing through the British Virgin Islands is expected to bring increased moisture and instability, heightening the likelihood of showers and possible thunderstorms over the next 24 hours. This is according to a weather forecast published by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services on Friday, September 6. Throughout the course of today, partly … Continued
