The Governor’s Office is delighted to announce that it is now accepting applications for the Future Fund, which is designed support projects in the Virgin Islands that promote youth empowerment and good governance. 

Today, we gather to celebrate a momentous occasion, the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. 

A pleasant good day to each and every one present and joining us online.

Enis Adams Primary School was the last of five primary schools in the Territory that were earmarked to receive a new playground facility in year one of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Unite BVI. 

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie de Castro, representatives from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, faculty and staff of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre and family and friends are featured as they celebrated with the students on June 18. 

Parents wishing to have their children join them in the Virgin Islands during the months of June to August from nationalities requiring visas are advised that they must apply to the Department of Immigration to participate in the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme.

The Department of Immigration is pleased to announce new requirements for the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme, designed to facilitate smooth and hassle-free travel for children of parents residing in the Territory during the summer and Christmas vacation months of June to August and December, respectively.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is joining the fight to “Protect Young People from the Tobacco Industry, through the observance of World Tobacco Day today, May 31.