Lucas Findlay is the 2025 Inter-Primary School Spelling Bee Champion

Lucas Anton Findlay of Joyce Samuel Primary School emerged as the winner of the 2025 Inter-Primary School National Spelling Bee, with Dominique Ashley of Valley Day Primary placing second and Layla Saniana of Ebenezer Primary coming in third. Competing individually, students studied 3,000 words in preparation for the event, which began on May 28 and concluded with the finals on June 4 after twelve schools advanced. Deputy Chief Education Officer Mrs. Heida Selwood emphasized the competition’s role in strengthening students’ spelling and literacy skills while promoting friendly academic rivalry across the Territory. The Ministry of Education continues to support such initiatives to enhance educational development throughout the Virgin Islands.

Men’s Health Week Concluded with Hike and Beach Day at Pineapple Farms

Men’s Health Week in the Virgin Islands concluded with a hike and beach day at Pineapple Farms, Brewers Bay, hosted with BVI Eco Adventures. The week featured activities promoting men’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being under the theme “Strong Minds, Strong Bodies – Navigating Men’s Health from Crisis to Recovery.” Highlights included a Men’s Street Workout, a panel discussion with local health experts, a clothing drive for the Family Support Network, and food donations to support men in need. The initiative aimed to encourage men to prioritize their health, share personal stories, and foster community support, with the Ministry of Health and Social Development reaffirming its commitment to enhancing well-being across the Territory.

Speaker George-Massicote Addresses Technology-Facilitated Violence at CIWiL

The Honourable Corine N. George-Massicote, Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, delivered a powerful keynote at the Caribbean Women in Leadership Conference in Barbados, addressing the urgent issue of Technology-Facilitated Violence (TFV) against women leaders. She highlighted how online harassment disproportionately affects women in public and leadership roles, calling for stronger legal protections, digital literacy, and accountability from tech platforms to safeguard women’s voices. Emphasizing that technology should empower rather than oppress, she urged regional leaders and the next generation of women to take collective action to promote digital safety and gender equality, reinforcing the Virgin Islands’ commitment to advancing women’s leadership and democratic participation.

Ministry of Education Launches Football for Schools Programme

The Ministry of Education is partnering with the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) and FIFA in the official launch of the Football for Schools programme.

This initiative aims to enhance Physical Education (PE) by formally incorporating soccer into the curriculum, fostering students' love for the sport, and promoting holistic development through athletics.

As part of the initiative, several PE teachers

TRC Participates in CANTO 2025 in The Bahamas

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (Commission) is pleased to share that it participated in the 40th Annual CANTO Conference and Trade Exhibition, held from July 12 to 17, 2025, in Nassau, The Bahamas.

Quotations for School Supplies Requested by the Ministry of Education

The Government of the Virgin Islands (GoVI or the "Purchaser") acting through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports (MEYAS) invites tenders for supplying School Supplies for Public Primary Schools for 2025 - 2026 Academic Year, located at Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

Cultural Thursday in Carrot Bay Returns – 15th May 2025

Cultural Thursday returned to Carrot Bay on May 15th with a special Mother’s Day edition themed “A Mother’s Soirée, The Cultural Way,” celebrating Virgin Islands heritage through food, music, and community activities. The event featured the debut of farm tours at Aukie’s Farm, offering guests a scenic hike and a look at local agriculture, followed by a Mother’s Day Happy Hour showcasing traditional cuisine. The evening continued with music by DJ Shadow and Just The Music Band, and a “Mommy and Me” scavenger hunt. Organisers and local leaders praised the event’s fusion of culture, agriculture, and family celebration.

75th Anniversary Mock Sitting at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium

A Mock Sitting was held today at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium in Paraquita Bay, marking a significant event in the ongoing 75th Anniversary celebrations of the restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature.

Youth Focus on Climate Resilience in DDM Summer Programme

Five secondary students have learned to apply their scientific understanding in the Virgin Islands as part of the Department of Disaster Management’s summer programme.

Government Invites Tenders for Management and Maintenance of North Sound Cemetery

The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Health and Social Development, is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and reputable local companies for the management and maintenance of the North Sound Public Cemetery in Virgin Gorda.