News
Solar powered signs installed @ school zones in EE & CGB
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Public Works Department in its commitment to road safety across the Territory has installed solar radar school zone signs at the Willard Wheatley Primary and the Ivan Dawson Primary Schools.
Men usually say ‘it’s not so bad’ after ‘finger’ exam for prostate cancer- Dr McLean-Hobdy
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Most men, particularly those concerned about prostate cancer, may be very happy to know there is a blood test that can reliably screen for prostate cancer, as men tend to shy away from the ‘dreaded’ digital rectal (finger) examination (DRE).
VI marks 20 years of observing Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- April 2023 marks 20 years since the first observation of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the Virgin Islands.
Hon Marlon A. Penn releases 2nd volume of District 8 Community Newsletter
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development and Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn has released volume two of the District 8 Community Newsletter for the purpose of bringing awareness of the issues in the community and in effort to work together to find solutions to social, mental, physical and economic issues.
Stacy C. Lloyd is new Director of BVI Red Cross
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Red Cross welcomed Stacy C. Lloyd as its new Director in December 2019. Ms Lloyd has over 15 years experience in human resources leadership, across various industries in the Virgin Islands and USA.
The Irma Diaries book tour off to a successful start
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local author Angela Burnett Penn has embarked on a five-state book tour across the northeast United States.
BVI Cancer Society Vigil set for Feb 4
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Is the Virgin Islands awaken to the fact that cancers of all sorts have surrounded its shores? This a question that boggles the mind every time one sees the tear and feels the pain of family members who so often bury one of their own because of cancer.
HIV-Positive activist to share story for World AIDS Day 2016
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A series of appearances and speeches by Tree Alexander, an HIV-Positive advocate will be the centerpiece of the BVI HIV/AIDS Foundation’ 2016 World AIDS Day awareness programme.
AVM awareness walk on VG tomorrow
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – When Ms Becky Felicien of Virgin Gorda lost her daughter Demiah O. O’Neal suddenly and unexpectedly on January 30, 2014, she educated herself on the condition that took her daughter away at the tender age of 11 years old and thought she should share her newfound knowledge for the benefit of others.
Miss Earth 2014 application process begins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Welcome to the Second Annual Miss Earth British Virgin Islands Pageant! The Miss Earth British Virgin Islands Pageant is an organization which emphasizes intellectual growth, community awareness and environmental appreciation of the BVI. The sole purpose of creating the Miss Earth BVI Pageant is to help raise awareness within the community on the environmental issues that are based here.