The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, through the Caribbean Catastrophic Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) is inviting persons to submit applications for 2019 scholarships and internships.
Topic: National and Marine Parks, Nature Conservation | Posted By: lstevens
Thursday, 23 May 2019 - 3:41pm
Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley has said that turtles and tortoises are a fundamental part of marine life in the BVI as they play a vital role in the natural balance of its ecosystems.
The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) is proud to present the National Culinary Team of the British Virgin Islands who is preparing to represent the territory at the annual Taste of the Caribbean Competition to be held in Miami, Florida from June 20 to June 25. In preparation of this regional competition, the Culinary Team is hosting (2) special dinner events dubbed, A Taste of the Caribbean with BVI Infusion.
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory attending the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS).
Boat owners, mariners, participants and the wider community are being asked to exercise caution and adhere to all safety measures during the Poker Run festivities of May 26.
The BVI is expected to benefit from a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC).
Officers from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and other public officers, stakeholders and partners can now communicate more effectively and deliver statistical messages and data products after participating in a Statistical Advocacy and Communications Workshop.
A total of 596 food handlers’ certificates have been issued so far this year, as the Environmental Health Division continues to assist food businesses in achieving required food safety standards.
