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With a budget of $157,837.94, the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports went on nine overseas trips in 2024, according to EYAS Minister Sharie de Castro. Ms. de Castro …
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The past 12 months have not been easy for the Virgin Islands, but 2024 nevertheless brought glimpses of the light at the end of a tunnel the territory entered when …
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Families are taking to the “ice” this holiday season as Virgin Islands Search and Rescue’s artificial ice rink returns to Nanny Cay. “ For the last five years, we’ve been …
Residents got into the holiday spirit over the weekend as they browsed vendor stalls, enjoyed musical performances, and received gifts from Santa Claus during the 26th annual Christmas in the …
The six-month Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ended on Saturday after setting at least two records and bringing an above-average number of storms for the ninth year in a row. But …
A record number of restaurants took part in the 12th annual Anegada Lobster Festival over the weekend, drawing praise from enthusiastic visitors despite attendance that participants said was down from …
Last week in a Wednesday meeting that started after 5 p.m. and continued into the night, the House of Assembly approved a schedule of additional provisions, a code of conduct …
The results are in, and St. George’s Secondary School came out on top. The government is reporting an 85.3 percent average pass rate across all subjects for Virgin Islands students …
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Jamaican poet and memoirist Safiya Sinclair. Black and British author David Olusoga. Trinidadian novelist Celeste Mohammed. Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant. These award-winning writers and many others will be among more …
Blue marlin and other gamefish took the bait in a big way over the weekend during the first three-day leg of this year’s Scrub Island Invitational Billfish Tournament. For $5,000 …
Caribbean Airlines plans to launch new routes connecting the Virgin Islands to Trinidad, Barbados, Antigua and Puerto Rico starting on Oct. 14. Using ATR 72-600 aircraft that carry about 70 …
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Certain prison, customs and immigration officers could soon be subject to new vetting requirements under a bill the House of Assembly passed recently in accordance with a Commission of Inquiry …
The House of Assembly voted Friday to amend a 2021 integrity law that never took effect and strengthen an Integrity Commission that was never established. The Integrity in Public Life …
Torch-lit residents clad in white marched through Road Town on Monday evening, ceremoniously commencing the 70th August Emancipation Festival. Under the sweltering nighttime humidity, more than three dozen people sang …
During a celebration on Friday evening at the Road Town Police Station canteen, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force crowned a new beauty queen. As the 2024 Miss RVIPF, officer …
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A cultural costume with an elaborate headpiece depicting flamingos. A quick response to a complex question. An energetic performance of the Cynthia Erivo song “Stand Up” from the soundtrack to …
On Monday evening, a torchlight procession through Road Town will lead to the official ceremony kicking off the 70th August Emancipation Festival. The opening at the Festival Village Grounds will …
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Blackjack. Poker. Roulette. Crab racing. All were on offer at the Nanny Cay Beach Bar on Saturday night as the Humane Society of the BVI hosted its annual Gaming Night. …
A church service, social gatherings and open houses are among the activities under way across the territory this month for the Virgin Islands’ 35th observance of Senior Citizens Month. “These …
When lawmakers voted in July 2022 to make the Register of Interests public as advised by the Commission of Inquiry, they also added several viewing restrictions that drew strong criticism …
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There is much to do in 2024. This year is an opportunity for a fresh start following six difficult years that started with Hurricane Irma in 2017 and continued with …
As the Virgin Islands approaches the New Year, it’s prudent to reflect on the many high points of 2023 and to analyse what could have gone better. In many ways, …
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Virgin Islands residents and visitors will have two new options for ringing in 2024, and organisers have already started promoting both. In Road Town, Tortola Pier Park Ltd. will feature …
