Students in the BVI’s public schools are expected to have a much more STEAM-infused approach to learning this school year, according to Education Minister Sharie deCastro. STEAM learning integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to encourage interdisciplinary exploration and […]
Archive for August, 2023
Gov’t being transparent, says Stoutt-Igwe
The government is being more transparent in its operations in the wake of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). This is according to Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe, who made that contention while appearing on the Government Business […]
Construction of market square bus shed starts next week
Months after the development and opening of the new market square in Road Town, the government said it is moving forwarding with plans to construct an accompanying bus shed in the area. The Public Works Department announced in a press […]
What is it like driving on BVI roads?
As residents continue to press for the redevelopment of roadways across the territory, one legislator has said driving in the BVI is similar to taking an “obstacle course.” At-Large representative and Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Stacy “Buddha” […]
Post-election seminar to be held in BVI
A post-election seminar for parliamentarians in the territory is expected to be conducted by the UK Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA UK) starting this week. The event will run from from August 30 to September 1 and will […]
Gov’t calls for bids for Virgin Gorda dumpsite management
The government has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a capable contractor to provide a site development plan for the Virgin Gorda dumpsite. The dumpsite erupted in flames weeks ago, leaving residents in the community battling with intermittent smoke […]
Final checks being done on government’s asphalt plant
Director of the Public Works Department, Jeremy Hodge, has shared that the last round of diagnostic evaluations is currently underway for the government’s asphalt plant. These essential checks are the final steps required before the plant is ready to commence […]
Agriculture Minister hosting meetings with farmers and fishers
Agriculture & Fisheries Minister Dr Karl Dawson has invited the territory’s fisherfolk to a general meeting next Monday, September 4. A media release from the Department of Agriculture & Fisheries said the purpose of the meeting is to “share information, […]
Don’t leave us behind, Premier’s Special Envoy tells UN
Benito Wheatley, Special Envoy to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, made a compelling case for the inclusion of Associate Member Countries (AMCs) in sustainable development efforts at a United Nations (UN) forum recently. The Premier’s Special Envoy successfully lobbied the UN […]
Civil service managing reforms well — Stoutt-Igwe
Public Servants have had an easier time in recent months in processing requests for the ongoing implementation of recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI). This is according to Permanent Secretary within the Premier’s Office, Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe. It was previously […]
