Twenty plumbers from the public and private sectors registered for a leak-detection workshop that got under way this week as part of efforts to promote water conservation and improve infrastructure …
November 29, 2024
September 3, 2024
Teachers prep for new school year
Classes haven’t yet resumed after the summer holiday, but public school teachers are already back at work. During a week-long “summer institute” this week, they are taking part in educational …
February 28, 2024
Recovery and Development Agency hosts gender and social training
Gender sensitivity and social inclusion took centre stage in two recent workshops hosted by the Recovery and Development Agency. Last week, the agency offered contractors a training session designed to …
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January 12, 2024
Prison officers trained by senior UK officer
Last month, officers at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut received training from a senior official from the United Kingdom. Laura Mitcheson, head of tactical response for His Majesty’s Prison …
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June 8, 2023
Career expo piques students’ interest
As students gathered around, two emergency medical technicians from the BVI Health Services Authority stood over a dummy lying on the floor of the Multi-purpose Sports Complex on Friday. “If …
January 27, 2022
Teachers trained in distance learning
Thirteen teachers recently received training designed to help them deliver distance education and use information and communications technology during and after the Covid-19 crisis, according to government. The training was …
October 22, 2019
Senior cop to undergo ‘rigorous’ UK training
Police Superintendent Jacqueline Vanterpool will attend the Strategic Command Course at the United Kingdom College of Policing next year, according to the Police Information Office. From Jan. 6 to March …
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July 30, 2019
Public officers trained to use drones
Police, fire fighters and other public officers recently completed training in using drones for disaster response. The three-day DARTdrones’ Basic Flight Training for Disaster Response, which concluded Friday, included classroom …
June 25, 2019
Teens to learn emergency response skills
Next month students between the ages of 12 and 17 will get the chance to learn basic skills in responding to various emergencies during a three-day Teen Community Emergency Response …