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Workshop held to promote gender equality in statutory bodies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of Statutory Bodies across the [British] Virgin Islands selected as Gender Focal Points recently participated in a gender focal point workshop at the Office of Gender Affairs.
Hon Malone recognises ‘Unsung Heroes’ on International Women’s Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On International Women’s Day being observed today, March 8, 2022, persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been challenged on the women, who in our early years, molded the persons and characters that we have become.
Governor lauds VI’s gender equality efforts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, speaking on International Women’s Day observed Sunday, March 8, 2020, has praised the strides made by the Virgin Islands towards gender equality.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Mickesha M. Delpleshe
By N. Johann Earle
Determined to make the Virgin Islands a better place where both men and women can achieve their full potential, our Young Professional for this week Mickesha M. Delpleshe believes in gender equality and its potential to bring out the best in everyone regardless of their gender.
‘Real democracy includes women equality’- Charmaine Rosan-Bunbury
VALLEY Virgin Gorda, VI – The composition of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) slate, which includes six (6) women, is a demonstration of the party’s recognition of the importance of the role of women in leadership and the need for some semblance of gender balance in the highest level of governance in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Men’s health of concern for Gender Affairs – Coordinator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of men's health came into sharp focus as the Office of Gender Affairs held its annual Men’s Health Fair yesterday June 11, 2013 at the Band Stand in Road Town.