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VISTS and ESHS to Compete for Debate Championship Title
The Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) and Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) have advanced to the final round of the Inter-Secondary Schools Debate after winning their semi-final matches on February 26. VISTS defeated St. George’s Secondary School (SGSS) in the first semi-final, debating the moot "Year-Round Tourism: Is it Achievable and Sustainable?" VISTS argued in favor, presenting data on year-round tourism, while SGSS opposed, citing infrastructure concerns and the need for downtime. In the second semi-final, ESHS won against Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) on the moot "Mental Health Services Should Be Mandated in All Educational Institutions in the Virgin Islands." ESHS opposed the moot, arguing it would strain the education budget and citing existing services as sufficient, while BFEC argued for mandatory mental health support for students. Both teams received feedback from adjudicators and will compete in the final debate on March 12 for the title of Inter-Secondary Schools Debate Champion.
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HM Prison and Waste Management Team Up to Boost Sustainability
The Ministry of Health and Social Development’s partnership with His Majesty’s Prison has led to improved waste disposal and environmental sustainability at the facility. Following a Senior Management Team meeting chaired by Permanent Secretary Ms. Tasha Bertie, the Departments of Waste Management and HM Prisons addressed waste removal challenges, resulting in the reinstatement of a dedicated garbage bin that has enhanced cleanliness and safety. They are also collaborating to boost recycling efforts and reduce landfill waste, inspired by a recent visit to the Island’s Eco Park by prison staff and inmates, which sparked ideas to integrate recycling into daily prison routines for environmental responsibility and inmate rehabilitation. Superintendent Kendall praised the teamwork and thanked the Waste Management Director and Green VI for their support, highlighting the positive impact on prison conditions. The Ministry commends this cooperation and encourages other agencies to adopt similar joint efforts to improve services and promote a greener Virgin Islands.
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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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Remarks by Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley Update on Current Matters
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley provided updates on various topics in his January 2025 press conference. He honored the late Lucia Harrigan and Celcila Georges, congratulated HLSCC on its 35th anniversary, and discussed tourism growth and the launch of a National Tourism Plan. He highlighted financial services initiatives, including a consultation on beneficial ownership and upcoming trade visits to Asia. The Premier also announced his appointment as President of UKOTA and provided updates on the implementation of COI recommendations and crime prevention efforts.
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Francis Lettsome Wins Inter-Primary School Athletics Championship for the Third Year
The 2025 Inter-Primary Schools Track and Field Championships concluded with Francis Lettsome Primary School winning the best primary school title for the third consecutive year. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, took place from March 26 to 28 at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds and featured various races, including 300m, 100m relays, and Sprint Medley Relay finals. Acting Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ms. Shaunice Leonard, congratulated the 21 participating schools and highlighted the championships as a platform to nurture future athletic talent. Individual champions in each division were announced, with Earlon Prescott, Janaicy Gumbs, Kaylaun Douglas, Shanae Benjamin, and Ke'Mori Daway among the top scorers. The titles of Victor and Victrix Ludorum were shared by multiple athletes with 30 points each. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports continues to support sports and recreation to enrich the lives of Virgin Islands residents.
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Rental Of A Kiosk To Provide Food Vendor Services At ESHS
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the rental of a kiosk to provide food vendor services at the Elmore Stoutt High School, Road Town, Tortola.
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Statement By Attorney General Honourable Dawn J. Smith Improving Access To Laws Of The Virgin Islands
The Attorney General’s Chambers has completed the first phase of the Law Revision and Accessibility of Laws Project, aimed at ensuring the laws of the Virgin Islands are current and easily accessible. This phase involved the revision of approximately 90 Acts and their subsidiary legislation, resulting in an Interim Revised Edition effective 1 January 2023, now available online. The second phase is underway, revising 101 Acts and introducing a new online platform. A third phase, set for 2025, will revise all remaining laws. The public is encouraged to visit laws.gov.vg to access the laws.
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Invitation to Tender Removal And Disposal of Derelict Vessels
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) of the British Virgin Islands, established to lead post-Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, is inviting qualified tenderers to bid for the removal and disposal of derelict vessels at Sea Cows Bay Harbour, Tortola. The procurement will follow the National Competitive Bidding process, with full tender documents available upon request via procurement@bvirecovery.vg (subject: RDA/ITT/2025/003/NCB). A Bidder’s Conference and Site Visit is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Sea Cows Bay Harbour. Tender submissions must be received by 10:00 AM on Monday, August 11, 2025. The RDA reserves the right to accept or reject any submission and to cancel the tender process wholly or partly without incurring any costs to tenderers.
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Request For Proposal For Fencing Sea Cows Bay
The Department of Waste Management is requesting quotations for security fencing at the Old Derelict Vehicle Storage Site, Sea Cows Bay, Tortola. The fencing will include 220 feet of chain link wire, galvanized metal posts, a height of six feet, and a 16-foot wide double gate. Interested companies must submit their bids with required documents, including a quotation, certificate of good standing, valid trade license, proof of equipment ownership, and company experience with referrals. Bids will be evaluated on price, access to equipment, and experience. A site visit is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 4, 2025. The deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on March 14, 2025. All quotations must be hand-delivered to the Department of Waste Management Office. For queries, contact the Director at 284-468-4934.
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Waste Management Accepting Quotes for Security Cameras
The Department of Waste Management is inviting quotations for the supply and installation of eleven (11) solar-powered weatherproof outdoor IP security cameras and three (3) indoor IP cameras to be installed at the Pockwood Pond Incinerator, Waste Oil Facility (Sea Cow’s Bay), and The Valley Dumpsite in Virgin Gorda. Cameras must have one-year maintenance, Wi-Fi or 4G connectivity, 2K video quality, MP4 capture format, solar power for outdoor units, night vision, and internal memory storage. Interested businesses must submit duplicate sealed quotations with company name and reference, including product specs, photos, and certificates of good standing from tax, social security, and health authorities, plus a valid 2025 trade license. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for Virgin Gorda on July 7 at noon, and for Sea Cow’s Bay and Pockwood Pond on July 8 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. respectively. Quotations must be hand-delivered by July 17, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to the Department’s office at Union Property Building, Tortola. For inquiries, contact Director Marcus Solomon at 284-468-4934.