The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission has announced the inaugural 284 Excellence Film Festival (284XFF), set for October 30 to November 2, 2025, aiming to bridge Caribbean literature and cinema. With the theme “Caribbean Literature in Motion: Caribbean Stories Reimagined,” the festival will showcase global films while spotlighting Caribbean narratives adapted for the screen. Featuring national, regional, and international competitions, as well as student and youth challenges, the event fosters creative collaboration and cultural exchange. Supported by major international film festivals and hosted in the BVI, 284XFF positions the Territory as a cinematic hub while empowering local and regional talent.
The Environmental Health Division will be hosting an in person food handler’s session on Virgin Gorda on Tuesday October 28.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has commenced hands-on training for the Territory’s new 911 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming education in the Virgin Islands, announcing key achievements in school infrastructure, teacher development, student performance, and curriculum reform. The updates were shared during the Ministerial Retreat on September 10 and further highlighted on the Virgin Islands Voice programme later that evening.
The Government of the Virgin Islands has outlined a sweeping transformation agenda for education, youth development and sports in 2026, anchored in the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro’s recent Budget Debate in the House of Assembly and reinforced in the 2026 Speech from the Throne delivered by His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce at the First Sitting of the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly.
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The public is hereby advised that the Social Development Department, located at Botanic Station, is now open and fully operational to serve the needs of the wider community.
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The BVI Hong Kong Office is hosting the "Manifest in Macao" webinar series! Learn about incredible scholarship opportunities at world-class institutions in Macao.