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Increased chances for cloudiness & showers across VI from tonight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is that a dry and stable air mass will continue to persist and restrict shower activity across the area today, February 6, 2024.
Plight & sacrifices of African ancestors remembered in special ceremony
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of February’s Black History Month activities, the scarifies, plight and struggles of the African ancestors were yesterday, February 4, 2024, remembered as part of the African Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony now in its 16th Annual edition as an initiative of the African Studies 'Klub'.
Deputy Premier Hon Lorna G. Smith to open district office on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith (Al) has announced plans to open a District Office at the Settlement, Anegada.
Public schools to close from Feb 14-16, 2024 for teacher training programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Local Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has issued a public notice that all public schools in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be closed from Wednesday, February 14 - Friday, February 16, 2024, across the VI.
Money Matters BVI launches 4th annual Piggy Bank Pageant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Money Matter VI (MMBVI), the financial literacy function at the BVI Financial Services Commission, has announced the launch of its fourth annual Piggy Bank Pageant (PBP) in the Virgin Islands.
Former Gov’t Minister Carvin Malone laid to rest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Amidst a large turnout of those attending the funeral, the mood was solemn with singing, musical tributes, and more in celebration of the life of late former Legislator Carvin Malone (AL) was was laid to rest today, Friday, February 2, 2024.
‘Mental Health Services’ launches J.M. Culshaw Scholarship
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA - The Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has launched the J.M. Culshaw Scholarship.
Premier tells new Governor democracy must be respected in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that the VI remains a democratic nation and, as such, democracy must be respected through democratic governance.
Gov’t looking forward to working with Governor on CoI reforms – Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in welcoming Governor Daniel Pruce to the VI said his administration is looking forward to working with the new Governor on Governance reforms.
Gov’s swearing-in reportedly prevented ambulance from easy access to ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Monday, January 29, 2024, when the United Kingdom's appointed Governor Daniel Pruce was being sworn in at the High Court, that certain roads around the House of Assembly building were closed.