Rescheduled Events Announced for Culture and Tourism Month 2025

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development has rescheduled several events on the calendar for Culture and Tourism Month 2025. The activities, being held this month under the theme “Rooted in Culture, Growing Through Tourism,” celebrates the Territory’s heritage and growth of the local tourism product.

Dr. Christine Hodge Releases New Book – Real Family Jokes

Dr. Christine Hodge Releases New Book – Real Family Jokes Memories and unforgettable moments captured and shared through generations make the best stories. On Thursday, 20 November 2025, local retired educator, Dr. Christine D. Hodge of Ballast Bay, Tortola, celebrated with family, friends and well-wishers at the launch of her book entitled: “Real Family Jokes”. In this book, the author expresses these memories in the form of humour, culture and history.

Premier Wheatley Leads Local Delegation to 51st USVI/BVI Friendship Day

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, is leading a local delegation to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands of the United States this weekend to participate in the 51st USVI/BVI Friendship Day activities.

Public-Private Partnership Delivers Infrastructure Improvement in Road Town

The Government of the Virgin Islands is highlighting another positive outcome of the Road Town Partnership Programme, a public-private partnership initiative established to enhance the appearance, functionality, and safety of the capital.

Premier Wheatley: OECS Leaders Show Strong Resolve Amid Regional Developments

Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr. Natalio Wheatley, has described his participation in the recent political caucus of Heads of Government of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as both necessary and encouraging, given the pace of current regional and international developments.

The Crown Lands Advisory Board Seeks Members

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is seeking applications for the position of Member of the Crown Lands Advisory Board, as established under the Crown Lands Management Act, 2024.
 

The available positions are as follows:

• Five (5) persons - one representative each from the islands of Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Salt Island

VI Government to upgrade Territory’s schools

The Government of the Virgin Islands is investing over two million dollars this year to upgrade schools. Minister for Education Honourable Sharie de Castro highlighted the importance of safe, modern, and conducive learning environments. Planned upgrades include waterproofing, roof repairs, window and door replacements, backup power generators, and improved plumbing, air conditioning, and security. Previous investments in school infrastructure were made, with 2024 seeing a $1.5 million investment. This year, the government plans to invest $2.5 million. Funding is also allocated for a secondary educational facility focused on technical and vocational skills. Additionally, five new playgrounds have been installed, and the Althea Scatliffe Primary School redevelopment is in the design phase.

Honourable Smith Highlights Financial Services Resilience at Conference

Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE, Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Delivers Opening Address at Financial Services Conference

Early Childhood Book Parades Inspire Love for Reading Across the Territory

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports brought early literacy to life this month as more than one thousand young learners participated in the 2026 Early Childhood Book Parades held across the Territory as part of Education Month activities.

Water Tanks Distributed to Farmers in Paraquita Bay to Strengthen Agricultural Resilience

Five farmers in Paraquita Bay are now better equipped to support their agricultural operations following the distribution of five 1,000-gallon water tanks under the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Integrated Land Management (ILM) / Sustainable Land Management (SLM) programme.