Officials in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports recently held a panel discussion with stakeholders in health and the private sectors on challenges and potential solutions in early childhood development in the Territory.Chief Education Officer Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe, Consultant Pediatrician in the BVIHSA Dr. Natasha Frett, Founder of Imagination Academy VI Ms. Sharia de Castro, and Education Officer with the responsibility for Early Childhood Development Ms. Kimberly George were ...

Mr. Raymond B. Grant has been appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Prison at His Majesty’s Prison.Mr. Grant’s expertise includes appointments within the Jamaica Defence Force and His Majesty’s Prison, Turks and Caicos Islands. Throughout his 20-years with the Jamaica Defence Force, Mr. Grant achieved the ranks of Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, and Warrant Officer Class 2/Sergeant Major. In these roles, his responsibilities included training 3000 recruits, managing more tha...

The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced that the King’s Birthday Parade and Celebration in honour of His Majesty King Charles III, is set for Friday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m.The parade will begin at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza, continue along Waterfront Drive and conclude at the Queen Elizabeth II Park, where the celebration event will be held.His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce will inspect all units of the parade, following which there will be a march-past, the hoisting of t...

The first BVI Care Certificate programme graduates 19 care professionals as the Ministry of Health and Social Development continue to advance its efforts to enhance quality care across the Territory.This historic occasion marked by a graduation was filled with Ministry representatives including Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley who congratulated the participants on their health service changing achievements.The 19 graduates which accounted for 14 females and ...

Let's face it. Heartbreak hurts. This period in your life feels like a truck has passed over your entire body and every single part of you hurts. But this is not the end. It's only the beginning. The beginning of finding you again through the Broken pieces of heart breaks.  Please know that you will love again. You will hurt again but every trial is a lesson learned. So, chin up and face this journey with a brave face and heart.  New JourneyThis new journey is aboutre...

Word reaching our newsroom is that liquidators are allegedly on site at the Bank of Asia offices at Commerce House, Road Town, Tortola. We understand local staff has limited access to the facility and are standing outside.The owners of the bank Carson Wen and his wife Julia Yuet Shan Fung we understand were declared bankrupt by the courts of the Virgin Islands, and have failed to overturn a worldwide asset freeze order against them here in the British Virgin Islands, Our Editor in...

The VI’s under 19 rugby team is preparing to represent the Territory at the end this month in the Dominican Republic. The team who is being readied by new Coach James Morris will head off to the Dominican Republic from May 30th - June 2nd for further training and development matches. “We now have an U19’s team up and running with a tour to look forward to in the Dominican Republic end of May. This is a development weekend with Dominican Republic and Bahamas U19’...

Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, and Member for the 6th District Myron V Walwyn will move a motion of No Confidence in the HOA during its next sitting on Tuesday June 3, 2025. The extensive outline of the no confidence move which will be presented under ‘Private Members Buisness’ is listed as follows:The Leader of the Opposition and Member for the Sixth District to move the following motion:WHEREAS since the formation of this Government in April 2023, the Pre...

So easy it is to forget the people who once served us well.  So effortless to banish them from our thoughts after they retire.  But tonight, we will walk back in time to remember Nurse Tatica Scatliffe.A generation of BVI people have grown up without knowing that name but those who laboured with her will never forget.When Nurse Tatica served our BVI, we had a Public Health Department, which we have foolishly dismantled.  I was in the room, so part of the folly was mine.At the heig...

Sixty-Nine (69) individuals are now registered as British Citizens after being previously Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.The individuals recited the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty the King, as well as the Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom during a ceremony held at the Government House on Tuesday, May 6.The new citizens also received congratulatory remarks from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.Go...

Cultural pride and community spirit were on full display as the Social Development Department hosted its Seniors’ Cultural Soirée as part of the observance of Senior Citizens’ Month 2025.The event, held on 10th May, brought together seniors from across the Territory and welcomed visiting seniors from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for a lively afternoon of cultural exchange.The soirée was held under the theme, “Flip the Script on Aging” and celebrat...

Well Hello You! I see you slowly getting back into yourself, recognizing your worth and knowing what and who you are. No more, a lesser version than you just to be loved. No. I see you rebuilding that person you were before you lost the spark of being in a relationship you had no place staying in! But, it's over and done.Part IV: Returning Home — Rebuilding the Relationship With Yourself.You’ve walked through heartbreak.You’ve drawn the boundaries.You’ve chosen yourse...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is continuing efforts to locate and arrest John Emmanuel, also known as 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗿 "𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁."We have reason to believe that this suspect may attempt to flee the Territory by sea. We urgently appeal to the public to assist us in these efforts. Residents with visibility of coastal areas from their homes are advised to monitor for unusual small vessel activit...

Ministry of Health and Social Development completed a five-day workshop designed to strengthen the Territory’s ability to carry out Macro Social and Economic Analysis (MSEA) and Institutional Assessment (IA).The workshop was conducted in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), and with the support from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Tasha Bertie, underscored the value of the traini...

A big part of the self-determination march is the ability to protect ourselves.  But since we are not responsible for our own national security, it is difficult, if not impossible, to garner the expertise to build the types of institutions and experiences required.We have been on this march now for over 5 decades.  We must get serious and begin to place country above self.  There is too much school boy posturing and jockeying for power in the halls of state. And good governan...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Tasha Bertie, paid tribute to nurses across the Virgin Islands at a commemorative luncheon hosted by the BVI Nurses Association on Monday, 12 May.The luncheon was part of the activities marking Nurse’s Week, which was observed from May 6–12,In a deep reflection, Ms. Bertie paid tribute to the nurses whose dedication helped shape the Virgin Islands’ healthcare system and left a lasting impression on genera...

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in partnership with KPMG, has concluded the second round of public consultations as part of its mission to develop a forward-looking Strategic Plan for healthcare in the Territory.This phase of the consultation process focused on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke, where residents shared their insights, concerns, and expectations for a more responsive and equitable healthcare system.While many attendees highlighted ...

The BVI Post Office has announced the resumption of services to mailboxes located at the East End and Long Look Community Centre.Acting Postmaster General Iris Romney said that mail will be delivered to the mailboxes for box holders within the following number ranges: 443-531 2801-2972 5000-5097 6401-6476Customers holding old keys are asked to have them returned to the General Post Office, at the Maduro Building in Road Town, where they will be issued new keys. If a customer does not have a key ...

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has praised the dedication and resilience of the Territory’s nurses, describing them as the “heartbeat of the healthcare system”.Honourable Wheatley during a special ceremony hosted by the BVI Health Services Authority in recognition of Nurses Week 2025 acknowledged the dedication, resilience, and compassion demonstrated by nurses across all sectors, from hospitals and clinics to home care and assisted l...

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has taken a major step forward in enhancing the Territory’s healthcare resilience with the signing of a contract for the construction of a dedicated Oxygen Generator System Building at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital.The contract, valued at USD $182,260.93, was officially executed on Thursday, May 8, 2025, between BVIHSA and local contractor Connect Enterprises Ltd. The project was awarded following a formal selective procurem...