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Public Service Week continues with Spelling Bee tonight
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands continues to recognise Public Service Week 2024 with a Spelling Bee Competition this evening.
Premier Wheatley joins in celebration of Reading is Fun Week 2024
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Public and private schools across the Territory engaged in activities aimed at encouraging students to develop a love for reading when the Territory observed Reading is Fun Week 2024 from October 7 to 11, 2024.
Next week is Reading is Fun Week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- This upcoming week, October 7 to 11, 2024, all public and private schools across the Virgin Islands (VI) will engage in activities aimed at encouraging students to develop a love for reading during the observation of Reading is Fun Week 2024.
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.
Integral role of Farmers & Fishers celebrated this week
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Theodore E. James has said this year’s Farmers and Fishers’ week celebrates the integral role of farmers and fishers and their involvement in the expansion of a prosperous, thriving and internationally competitive economy.
Poetry competition, tree planting among events for Arbour Day celebrations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A poetry competition and tree planting are among the activities in November to mark 69 years of Arbour Day celebrations in the Virgin Islands.
RVIPF kicks off Police Week events to mark 55 years
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– After a hiatus of five years, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is marking its 55th year of service as a police force this week under the slogan, ‘Making the right changes for the right reasons.’
Many fires caused when stoves & ovens not monitored- Zebalon A. McLean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Fire Officer Zebalon A. Mclean is cautioning residents to let fire safety remain a priority in their homes, schools and at work, as the Territory observes Fire Safety Week from October 2 to 8, 2022.
Activities for Farmers & Fishers Week 2022 to be held on all islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley (R7) said that he is hoping for another successful week as preparations are underway for the hosting of Farmers’ and Fishers’ Week 2022.
Parade & Bake-off to headline World Food Day activities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be launching a parade and health fair for adults and children as part of activities to observe World Food Day on October 16, 2021.