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Caribbean ‘running behind’ in achieving Sustainable Dev't Goals by 2030
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- It has been acknowledged that the Caribbean’s progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, was running behind, and that ECLAC and its Associate Members should deepen
engagement on sustainable development and identify where ECLAC can provide technical assistance to assist Associate Members with their needs.
37 BFEC graduates told to ‘Don’t just follow greatness; Become it’
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 37 students graduated from the Bregado Flax Educational Centre- Secondary Division, under the theme: ‘In the Footsteps of Giants: Class of 2025 Aimed for Greatness Beyond Limits'.
Zoe J. Walcott installed as President of Rotary Club of Central Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2025 to 2026 Board of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola was installed during an Installation Dinner and Auction on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Prime Restaurant in Road Town under the theme: ‘Nobles Were Birthed Here’.
VI archers strike gold in debut @ Regional Field Archery C/ships in T&T
SAN FERNANDO, Trinidad & Tobago- The Virgin Islands have completed a highly successful debut at the Regional Field Archery National Championships, held in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago from June 20-22, 2025, capturing three gold medals.
Bisa D. Smith places 2nd Runner Up @ Mrs Classique Globe 2025
PALM SPRINGS, California, USA – The Virgin Islands was proudly represented on the international stage at the prestigious Mrs Globe 2025 Pageant, with two exceptional women capturing attention and earning well-deserved accolades at the event held June 21, 2025, in Palm Springs, California.
Hon Walwyn should not accompany Premier for constitutional talks with UK- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of the weekly radio show, Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) should not represent the Virgin Islands (VI) together.
Education Ministry commissions 4 school buses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was on February 18, 2025, that our News Centre first and accurately reported that the Ministry of Education had purchased four school buses to provide safe and reliable transportation for students in the Road Town area. The buses have since been commissioned.
'Groundbreaking' 3-day Digital Assets Summit begins today
NECKER ISLAND, VI- BVI Finance will host Fintech on the Seas: the BVI’s Digital Assets Summit, beginning today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
July 1, HoA Special Sitting in honour of late Parsons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands will hold a Special Sitting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in honour of the late former legislator Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE.
Police support enlisted in wake of upsurge in illegal sand mining
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) is reminding the public of the importance of preserving the Territory’s environment, in light of reports of an upsurge in sand mining activities.

