The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming education in the Virgin Islands, announcing key achievements in school infrastructure, teacher development, student performance, and curriculum reform. The updates were shared during the Ministerial Retreat on September 10 and further highlighted on the Virgin Islands Voice programme later that evening.Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro, described the Terri...

The Department of Immigration is pleased to announce the launch of a new online application for obtaining Residence and Belonger Status’ in the Virgin Islands. This user-friendly portal aims to streamline the application process, making it easier and more efficient for individuals to apply for status.The new online application, accessible at https://gov.vg/immigration-department, allows applicants to submit their applications and supporting documents electronically, eliminating paper-...

His Majesty’s Prison (HMP), in partnership with the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK), has completed a rain and sensory garden at the Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre.As part of the initiative, the HMP woodwork shop team constructed a sturdy wooden bench and a colourful signpost to enhance the therapeutic garden, creating a welcoming and stimulating environment for students, parents, and teachers. ARK provided the materials, while HMP supplied skilled labour and workshop facilities.This...

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Information reaching our newsroom is that a Digicel technician was injured while working on a pole in West End, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The unfortunate incident is said to have happened late afternoon, when the technician came into contact with a live wire.Although images show the man hanging unconscious from a pole, according to eyewitnesses, he had regained consciousness before being transported to the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital.Late Saturday afternoon, BVIEC put out the follow...

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will undergo a scheduled IT infrastructure maintenance exercise today Monday, September 15, 2025. The maintenance exercise will result in a temporary interruption of the Authority’s internet and telephone services.The interruption will take place from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. During this time, the BVIHSA will activate its downtime procedures. The public is therefore advised to take note of the following contact numbers for use while the interruption...

Information reaching our newsroom is that Dr. Robert Mathavious, OBE has died. He was the first Managing Director and CEO of the BVI Financial Services Commission. It is understood that he passed away at Jackson Memorial in Florida early this morning. Dr. Mathavious, OBE had a long career of over thirty-five years in public service, and retired as the head of the FSC on 31st December 2020. In that same year, he was honoured during the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours with an Order o...