The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with and supporting the well-being of senior citizens following a meaningful visit with the OASIS (Older Adults Sharing in Service) Seniors Group in the Second District.The meeting, held at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, was convened at the invitation of the Second District Representative and provided an opportunity for the Ministry’s team to hear directly from seniors about the gro...

Mark Antony is best remembered for the riveting speech he made to memorialize Caesar’s death.  (Julius Caesar Act III Scene II).  Antony noted that “He (Caesar) was my friend, faithful and just to me.”  And yet some scholars, analyzing his role, have found him to be little more than an opportunist, perhaps even a vulture.  For he took what was Caesar’s for his own benefit including the Queen of the Nile.We are being terrorized by our friends and there ...

Patricia Blaize-Adams has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports effective 2nd February, 2026.Ms. Blaize-Adams is an experienced Human Resources professional with more than 20 years of experience, having most recently worked as Human Resources Manager for the BVI Ports Authority. She has also worked as HR Director and Regional Learning and Development Director, Caribbean as well as Regional Head of HR for Cable and Wireless (FLOW).As Deputy Secr...

Hello You! It is Friday again and oh look, it is also Spring! The burst of fresh flowers and sunshine. Most of you might be looking extremely beautiful or handsome today because it is Friday. A little Lyme later or maybe a date or friends meet up. Here is something to bring that energy all together.  Too Pretty for That (Spring Friday)Happy Friday.The sun sits softer now,spring moving in gently,flowers opening without permission,trees letting go and blooming anyway. And so are you...

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The Miss British Virgin Islands (MBVI) Pageant Sub-committee has issued a call for contestants for the MissBritish Virgin Islands 2026 Pageant, inviting eligible young women across the territory tocompete for one of the most prestigious titles in the British Virgin Islands.The pageant serves as an important cultural platform, providing participants with theopportunity to represent the Virgin Islands as ambassadors while demonstrating intellect, leadership and national pride.The winner will repre...

A total of three hundred and twenty eight students from twenty seven schools across the Virgin Islands will showcase their creativity, research and problem-solving skills during the upcoming National Science and Innovation Fair, one of the major highlights of Education Month 2026.The participating schools include nineteen primary schools and eight secondary schools from both public and private institutions across the Territory, highlighting the wide level of student engagement in science, techno...

The permanent astro turf installation has now been successfully completed at the Tortola Pier Park Ltd. ("Pier Park").The upgrade represents a significant enhancement to one of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park's most utilized community spaces. The Lawn serves as a central venue for public gatherings, cultural events, holiday programming, and large-scale celebrations.The new permanent Astro Turf surface provides a durable, year-round solution designed to withstand high foot tra...