Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro says her ministry is working around the clock to strengthen its systems and programs and will be reviewing the Education Act to address violence in schools.

In a groundbreaking collaboration to provide students with a comprehensive platform to explore higher education opportunities and connect with representatives from 21 colleges and universities worldwide, the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) have joined forces to host the Annual College Fair, set to take place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Multipurpose Sports Complex.

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in the British Virgin Islands was established to implement the Government’s recovery plan following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017.

A contract valued at $3,785,274.55 was officially awarded to Connect Enterprises Limited for work on Phase 2 of the Cane Garden Bay Sewerage Network Project. 

Director of Disaster Management Mr. Jasen Penn called the Virgin Islands’ collective response to this weekend’s tsunami advisory commendable, adding that he hopes the experience improves public understanding of tsunami threats.

A contract valued at $3,785,274.55 was officially awarded to Connect Enterprises Limited for work on Phase 2 of the Cane Garden Bay Sewerage Network Project. 

Governor Daniel Pruce is inviting feedback on the Commission of Inquiry reforms. Feedback received will be reported to the UK Overseas Territories Minister, Stephen Doughty MP, to inform decisions about the next steps in the reform process.

The British Virgin Islands’ investment in its institutional framework and economic development has designated the territory’s sovereign credit rating as investment grade BBB/A-2 by S&P. 

Agriculture and Fisheries Month will be observed this year with activities designed to highlight the ingenuity and resilience of the local sectors.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reported that there is a rise in sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) cases in the Territory and is encouraging the community to love safely, wrap it up and get tested in preparation for Valentine’s Day.