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The opening of the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) School of Medicine in the Virgin Islands is expected to present a valuable opportunity for collaboration to enhance healthcare in the Territory.The medical school was launched on Monday as the Government of the Virgin Islands seeks to foster partnerships that will strengthen medical education, research, and patient care.Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley said this milestone marks a commitment to str...

In recognition of World Water Day, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) proudly awarded the winners of the Prize for Water Science, the highest-scoring water science projects at the recently held National Science Fair.The prize celebrates students who have demonstrated outstanding scientific inquiry into water-related challenges, reinforcing the importance of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education in the British Virgin Islands. This year’s winners are:Secondary ...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has made progress in its investigation into the recent stabbing incident in Virgin Gorda, which claimed the life of Rasheel Thomas Alexander.Drew Farrell, 42, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda, has been formally charged with Manslaughter in connection with this incident. He remains in custody pending his appearance before the Magistrate’s Court.The RVIPF continues to urge members of the public to report any information that may assist this or any other ...

Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe has been confirmed as Chief Education Officer within the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, effective June 2024.Mrs. Crabbe’s appointment to the position comes following an Acting Appointment.As Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Crabbe will continue to supervise the administration and management of the Department of Education to ensure educational standards are maintained and continually developed throughout the Territory.Mrs. Crabbe has extensive experienc...

Mrs. Heida Selwood has been confirmed as Deputy Chief Education Officer within the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs ands Sports, effective June 2024.Mrs. Selwood’s appointment to the position comes following an Acting Appointment. She boasts an extensive career in education in the Virgin Islands, having served as a Teacher, Head of Department and Assistant Principal (Ag.) at the Bregado Flax Educational Centre. Mrs. Selwood’s experience also includes an appointment as Education O...

Inmates at His Majesty’s Prison recently participated in the second annual Inmate Debate, an initiative designed to support rehabilitation and personal transformation.The debate themed, "How Can My Positive Prison Experience Make an Impact in Society?" was a collaborative effort between His Majesty’s Prison and the New Life Baptist Church and reflected a shared commitment to fostering positive change within the prison system.Two teams of five inmate...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced that the numbers of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in the Virgin Islands has risen to 66 and is encouraging the community to take proactive measures to stop its spread.Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges confirmed that there is a rise in confirmed cases of the disease that is primarily affecting children across early childhood learning centres and pre-primary schools.Dr. Georges said, “To mitigate spread, the Publ...

The Honourable Myron Walwyn was sworn in by Governor Daniel Pruce today as the new Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition. The move comes after a letter was delivered to the Governor on Friday March 21, 2025, signed by all three (3) Members of the newly united Alliance Opposition team which consists of Walwyn (D6), Turnbull (D2), and At large Representative Mather. The ceremony was attended by members of recently formed opposition alliance Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (D2), and Hon Stacy R. Mat...