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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.
Office of the 4th District launches Food Pantry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Representative for the Fourth District, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith is pleased to announce that the District Food Pantry is open and fully stocked with food supplies for the residents of District 4.
71st VI Emancipation Festival to be launched Friday, May 30, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 71st Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will be launched at the Road Town Market Square on Friday, May 30, 2025.
BVITB & Film Commission launches inaugural Film Festival
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced the 284 Excellence Film Festival (284XFF), a landmark event aimed at bridging the gap between Caribbean literature and Cinema.
HLSCC launches ‘Giving Tuesday Campaign’ as part of 35th anniversary fundraising efforts
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – In a bold move to galvanise community support and celebrate its 35th anniversary, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has announced the launch of its Giving Tuesday Campaign through its HLSCC Foundation.
UN Roadmap to improve development finance access launched in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on March 15, 2025—officially launched the United Nations (UN) Eastern Caribbean Overseas Territories Roadmap for Improving Access to Development Finance.
HLSCC & Rotary partner to launch scholarship in memory of James J. Harris
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The memory of the late founding member of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola, James J. Harris, will be honoured and immortalised with a scholarship programme at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Ruby's Writings launches on February 23
A new publication of poems, drama and short stories authored by the late BVI educator, creative writer, dancer and philanthropist Mrs. Smith-Newberry will be officially launched on Sunday the 23 rd of February at Maria’s by the Sea at 3.30 PM.
Cerebral palsy afflicted Karyn O.E. Alexander launches 'engaging' children's book
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– Businesswoman, writer and Virgin Gorda resident Karyn O. E. Alexander hopes to increase understanding about the social challenges faced by persons with disabilities with her engaging debut children’s book Zuri’s Great Plan. She even selected December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as the official launch date for her book.
Tourist Board launching Tourism Historical Tour Manual today, Nov 7
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is inviting the public to the launch of its official Tourism Historical Tour Manual and Virtual Historical Tour today, Thursday, November 7, 2024.

