Governor John Rankin has outlined a number of measures he believes the government can take to clear the backlog of residency and Belonger applications which stood at 2,226 applications as at 1 June, 2023. The Governor said he has liaised […]
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High school seniors being recruited to fill teacher shortage
As the BVI continues to grapple with teacher shortage, Education Minister Sharie de Castro has said her ministry is getting ready to recruit interested students, who are at the end of their high school journey, to teach at various schools […]
Teacher’s car glass smashed after student’s suspension
The rear glass of an Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) teacher’s SUV was shattered earlier this week after a student allegedly struck the tailgate with a baseball bat. Reports reaching BVI News suggest that the student had been disciplined over […]
American Airlines to increase winter flights to BVI
American Airlines (AA) will be doubling the number of flights to the territory for the winter season, which starts in December. The announcement comes just two weeks into the airline’s new direct service between Miami and the BVI. The added […]
Calypso and VI culture | Flax-Charles calls for genre’s revival
Former legislator Shereen Flax-Charles has said there is a stigma around Calypso music in the community and has issued a call for a revival of the musical genre that had a stronger influence decades ago. Just like reggae music, Calypso […]
BVI should stop imitating foreign education systems
One academic expert has posited that to improve the local education system, the BVI should gather its own unique data instead of relying fully on studies and practices in other countries. Dr Anica Bowe from the Rutgers University in New […]
Governor may dip into consolidated funds to boost reforms
After months of successive reports of slow progress over the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended governance reforms currently being implemented, Governor John Rankin may now be inclined to fast track progress on his own terms. Governor Rankin’s third quarterly report […]
Elderly woman injured in two-vehicle collision
A female senior citizen was seriously injured in a vehicular accident that occurred sometime around 4 pm yesterday afternoon in the vicinity of the Queen Elizabeth II Park on Tortola. Circumstances surrounding the accident are not immediately clear and the […]
Harneys offers scholarships valued up to $30K
Local law firm Harneys has announced that they are now accepting applications for scholarships valued at up to $30,000 per academic year. The scholarships are being offered to diligent young BVIslanders and belongers who aspire to pursue a legal or […]
Governor wants substantive reforms by end of summer
Governor John Rankin has frowned on what he described as a lack of ambition in the deadlines being met by the government in the implementation of Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms. “I recognise that some of the initial deadlines in […]
