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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.
Fire Safety Week seeks to foster closer ties with public- Fire Chief
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services (VIFRS) is observing the 20th year of Fire and Safety Awareness Week, which started on Sunday October 2, 2016 with an opening ceremony and church service at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church.
Myett’s Celebrates 20 Successful Years with Great Activities and Music
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Myett’s marks 20 years of dedicated service to the BVI public and tourists by hosting various celebratory events as a gesture of thanks to all their loyal customers.
Rosewood Little Dix Bay hosts activities for breast cancer awareness
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The staff and management at Rosewood Little Dix Bay participated in a number of initiatives during the past month in an effort to raise breast cancer awareness in the territory, a press release from the resort stated.