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...

Debra D. Hodge has been appointed Director of Youth Affairs and Sports effective 2nd February, 2026.The new director joins the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports with extensive experience in youth development, having most recently worked as Director of Student Life at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.Ms. Hodge’s appointment as Director of Youth Affairs and Sports will place her at the forefront of strategic leadership for the development and implementation of national po...

Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr., is acting in office of Governor of the Virgin Islands from Monday 16th March to Friday 20th March, 2026 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, who is out of the Territory.Mr. Archer’s Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office was administered by Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh.Deputy Governor Archer, Jr’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Isla...

The giant Goliath is beating his chest.  He is the most powerful man in the land.  He has captured a Party that was not his and one by one he is picking off his opponents.And he is changing the fabric of the structures set up to help him; The very standards that ensure our growth as a country.  So, unfortunately, even if he gains those tenets of legacy and heirloom for which he fights, there is no guarantee that any of his political appointees will still be positioned to ensure im...

The Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Unit of the BVIHealth Services Authority (BVIHSA) has once again received regional recognition for its valiant work in the local community. This time the team will be presenting a research paper which focuses on youth mental health at the upcoming Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Health Research Conference.The paper, entitled “Increased Emotional Resilience and Mental...

The Environmental Health Division is advising the public of the immediate recall of the product Pâté en Croûte Cocktail Pistache (400g), produced by the brand Drôme Salaisons.The recall was issued following reports that the product may be contaminated with Listeria, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious illness.Product Details:• Product Name: Pâté en Croûte Cocktail Pistache• Brand: Drôme Salaisons• Size: 400g• ...