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2025-2056 School Year – Full STEAM Ahead: Future Focused, Student Centered Professional Day 2025 — “Change is the Currency” By Honourable Sharie de Castro Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports
Three years ago, when we began this journey, I encouraged you to give more, to get change.
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Recovery and Development Agency Advances Key Procurement Activities to Strengthen Health and Infrastructure Systems
Friday, 16th January – The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) today advanced the delivery of critical upgrades to the Territory’s healthcare infrastructure with a Bidder’s Conference and Site Visit for the Major Peebles Wing Clinics’ Lobby Renovations at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
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Show And Tell Marriages, Living In Hell’ To Launch Next Week
Author Mrs. Venoria Todman will launch her new book, Show and Tell Marriages, Living in Hell, on March 26 at Village Cay Marina. The book explores the emotional challenges in modern marriages. The Virgin Islands Department of Culture supports local authors and encourages the community to attend the event and engage with Mrs. Todman.
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Department of Immigration to Host Office Hours in Anegada and Jost Van Dyke
The Department of Immigration will hold office hours on Anegada on 21st February 2025 and on Jost Van Dyke on 28th February 2025. These sessions will address Residence and Belonger Status interviews, permit extensions, and other queries. Appointments can be made by emailing the department by 19th February for Anegada and by 26th February for Jost Van Dyke.
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Students Engage in Youth Mock Sitting of the House of Assembly During United Kingdom Speaker’s Visit
Students from secondary and tertiary institutions across the Territory took part in a Youth Mock Sitting of the House of Assembly on Thursday, 19th February, engaging in a structured parliamentary debate on issues central to The Virgin Islands’ future.
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Celebrating 75 years of the Virgin Islands Legislature
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature: Completely FREE! Under the theme: "Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future: The Virgin Islands’ 75-Year Journey Toward Self-Determination."
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Visible White Plume In Road Town Assessed
On 26th February, the Environmental Health Division, at the request of the Ministry of Communications and Works, assessed the visible white plume from the Norwegian Epic. Measurements for carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and carbon monoxide were taken to ensure air quality was not compromised. All readings were within normal ranges, ensuring safety. The plume was identified as water vapor from the ship's Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS), which reduces sulfur oxide emissions to meet international standards. The ship's Environmental Officer cooperated fully, providing necessary documentation. It was recommended that the ship switch to low-sulfur fuel while at berth, and the officer agreed to consider this on future visits. The Ministry continues its commitment to maintaining reliable infrastructure and a healthy environment.
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The British Virgin Islands Taste Of Virgin Gorda Returns For An Evening Of Caribbean Culinary Excellence
give me summery dont add extra ChatGPT said: The British Virgin Islands will host "A Taste of Virgin Gorda" on March 22, 2025, at The Ruins at Nail Bay from 5 - 10 p.m. The event will showcase Virgin Gorda’s top restaurants with live cooking demonstrations, tastings, and entertainment. Under the theme "Vivid Hues," guests are encouraged to wear colorful attire. Featured restaurants include Chez Bamboo, Coco Maya, and others. Celebrity Chef JJ Johnson will also perform a live cooking demonstration at 8 p.m. Tickets are $100 and include an open bar and food samples. Speedy’s is offering special roundtrip ferry rates. For more details, visit BVIFOODFETE.COM.
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Statement By Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley On the Occasion of the Visit to the United Kingdom to meet with Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty
Thank you for the opportunity to share this update on my bilateral meeting with United Kingdom Overseas Territories Minister Hon. Stephen Doughty that took place last week in London, as well as other meetings in the UK Parliament.
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GAZETTE NO. 29 OF 2026 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Please see issue No. 29 dated Thursday, 26th March, 2026 attached to this Bulletin for public review