Mrs. H. Lynden Smith is featured as she was presented with the Ministry of Education's Literacy Award during the opening ceremony for ‘Reading is Fun Week’ on Sunday, October 10. Mrs. Smith who introduced ‘Reading is Fun Week’ in 1992 and other projects over the years was honoured for her contribution to literacy and reading in the Virgin Islands.
Former Chief Conservation and Fisheries Officer, the late Mr. Bertrand B Lettsome also known as Washasha X is being honoured by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for World Food Day 2021.
The Virgin Islands delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2021, led by the Premier and Minister of Finance, met with representatives from the neighbouring US Virgin Islands to discuss the safe restart of passenger cruise in the region.
The Virgin Islands delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2021 being led by the Premier and Minister of Finance has held successful meetings with Holland America, Seabourn, Royal Caribbean Group, Seadream Yacht Club and Virgin Cruises. Calls to the Virgin Islands were confirmed during these meetings.
Pictured is Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone and the newly trained health team who are now stationed full time at the West End Port of entry.
Secretary General for the BVI National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, (UNESCO), Dr. Allison Flax-Archer and local Author Anika Christopher visited several schools last week and read excerpts from the published book, ‘Planting Peace.’
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is featured as he holds a pre-conference briefing in Miami with the Virgin Islands delegation. The delegation aims to restore the return of cruise business to the Territory since the last COVID-19 spike in the Virgin Islands.
