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‘Move beyond awareness of women's rights to meaningful action’- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has challenged the Virgin Islands (VI) society to move beyond awareness of women’s rights to tangible actions.
‘Outstanding day of racing’ @ Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack promised today
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- Spring Stakes at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) today, Sunday, March 8, 2026, marks the kickoff of the 2026 racing season, and the 10th racecard since the racetrack redevelopment.
International Women's Day: VIP honours Digital Creator Kyra J. James
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- On the occasion of International Women’s Day being observed today, March 8, 2023, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has recognised the accomplishments of Kyra J. James, creator of the popular video blog 'Kickin’ it with Kyra'.
RVIPF female officers selected to train as women in policing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Two female RVIPF officers are among officers from the United Kingdom Overseas Territories selected to attend training for women in policing to mark International Women’s Day.
‘I am black, I am a woman and I am a lesbian’- USVI Senator Janelle K. Sarauw
LAMBERT BEACH RESORT, Tortola, VI- Rosemary Cindy Rosan declaring her candidacy for the next general elections of the Virgin Islands was not the only revelation at the International Women’s Day Dinner themed ‘Break the Bias’ at Lambert Beach Resort last evening, March 8, 2022.
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.
Generation Equality the focus of this year’s International Women’s Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of Gender Affairs will be highlighting the importance of job inclusiveness in keeping with this year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘I am generation equality: Realising women's right’.
Zonta honours female STEM teachers in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A number of teachers from three senior schools on Tortola are the first Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM ) subjects teachers in the Territory to be honoured by Zonta as females in male dominated industries.
Progress of women has been incremental - Hon Carvin Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Under the theme, “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change,” International Woman’s Day was celebrated with global appreciation for the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women worldwide.
VI women ‘pigeonholed’ in work environment - Sharon P. Flax-Brutus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the world observed International Women’s Day, Director of Tourism, Mrs Sharon P. Flax-Brutus says women in the Virgin Islands (VI) still face severe challenges and are being marginalised in the professional environment even as progress has been made to demolish the glass ceiling both regionally and internationally.
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