Firstly, I’d like to state that I am a lesbian, born and raised in the Virgin Islands. Discrimination and hatred seem to me to come from the same place: fear and insecurity.
This is why I see the linkages between discrimination based on nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, etc.
This is ...
Firstly, I’d like to state that I am a lesbian, born and raised in the Virgin Islands. Discrimination and hatred seem to me to come from the same place: fear and insecurity.
This is why I see the linkages between discrimination based on nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, etc.
This is ...
JVD’s Restroom Renovation Project Results in Colorful Community Mural
Posted On Thursday, 10 May 2012 By Sabrina. Under Public Tags: JVD’s Public Restroom Renovation Project
Community morale has been boosted in Jost Van Dyke with community members, students, artists and organisations coming together to create a lasting work of art.
A joint venture with the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society, United Development Committee andthe BVI Tourist Board resulted in the creation of a coral reef mural ...
Former Miss Universe Wendy Fitzwilliam to visit the BVI!
Posted On Tuesday, 01 May 2012 By Sabrina. Under Public Tags: former Miss Universe 1998 and Miss Trinidad and Tobago, Wendy Fitzwilliam
Wendy Fitzwilliam, former Miss Universe 1998 and Miss Trinidad and Tobago, will be one of the speakers who will make a presentation at The Islands of the World XII Conference of the International Small Islands Studies in the BVI.
The conference which is being hosted by the H. Lavity Stoutt Community ...
Althea Scatliffe Wins Inter-Primary A
Posted On Friday, 16 Mar 2012 By entertainnews. Under Entertainment News, Public Tags: Inter Primary Sports
The Althea Scatliffe Primary School is the victor of the two day Inter Primary School Division A Championship. The second prise winner is the St Georges Primary School; while the Enis Adams Primary School won Third place.
Cocktail Creativity at YCCS
Posted On Thursday, 15 Mar 2012 By entertainnews. Under Entertainment News, Events, Public Tags: Tourism
Exciting cocktail concoctions were offered to members of the media and attendees of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) Cocktail and BBQ that was held on March 14.
Exotic blue lights from the many Superyachts docked at the YCCS marina and inviting crew members from aboard the luxury vessels ...
Enjoy a Sunset Sail With the Premier
Posted On Thursday, 15 Mar 2012 By entertainnews. Under Entertainment News, Public Tags: Premier Dr. D Orlando Smith, Sailing
Join Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith on the historic 137’ schooner Roseway and enjoy a wonderful sunset sail with wine and cheese.
Proceeds from tickets will help support the KATS Premier’s Cup IC24 sailing development program.
Sunday March 18, 2012 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, Cruise Ship Tender Pier, Road ...
Premier joins staff at Rosewood Little Dix Bay for their Annual Tenure Awards Ceremony
Posted On Thursday, 15 Mar 2012 By entertainnews. Under Events, Public Tags: Little Dix Bay, Premier Dr. D Orlando Smith, Tourism
Staff at Rosewood Little Dix Bay were recognized for their outstanding service at the resort’s annual tenure awards ceremony on Wednesday last week.
The staff were very pleased to be joined by special invited guests, Hon. Dr. D. Orlando Smith, Premier and Minister of Tourism of the British Virgin Islands, Russell ...
What the BVI national song & dress should be?
Posted On Saturday, 10 Mar 2012 By Sabrina. Under Entertainment News, Public Tags: Territorial Song and Dress
Chairperson of the Ad-hoc Committee on Territorial Song and Dress, Eileene L. Parsons, stated that the BVI’s national song and dress should be able to depict the Territory’s culture and pride at a meeting held on March 8 at Maria’s By The Sea Conference Room.
According to her the colours of ...
Sidney Poitier Couldn’t Make BVI Visit
Posted On Wednesday, 07 Mar 2012 By entertainnews. Under Entertainment News, International scene, Public Tags: Black History Month, Sidney Poitier
Sidney Pointier was being invited to the BVI as part of Black History Month in February, however the organiser of thewould be visit announced that for various reasons the accomplished actor was unable to make the trip.
Carol Smith told BVI webtv that she was arranging for Poitier to visit the ...
The BVI Tourist Board is challenging primary and secondary students territory-wide to put their best “sustainable foot” forward in a Trash to Treasure competition for tourism in the British Virgin Islands.
Launching on the 20th February, the initiative is designed to foster interest and build awareness for the environment; stimulate activity ...
The Territory’s leader is making an appeal to restaurateurs to support local farmers and highlight on their menus the word ‘fresh’ and ‘local’ to assist with boosting the British Virgin Islands’ tourism product.
Premier Dr. D Orlando Smith, who also holds the portfolio of Finance and Tourism Minister, was at the time ...
International offshore law firm Harneys reaffirmed its commitment to the British Virgin Islands at a reception Wednesday evening to launch British Virgin Islands Commercial Law, the first and only textbook focussing exclusively on BVI law and practice.
Addressing an audience of senior representatives from the public and private sectors Global ...
BVI to market its produce?
Posted On Thursday, 16 Feb 2012 By Sabrina. Under Events, Public Tags: Dr. the Hon. Kedrick Pickering, Guavaberry, Tourism
“The Virgin Islands have a thriving tourism industry, and I am sure that we will recognise that this provides for us a ready market for home grown agricultural products…we have many opportunities that we can access and we need to exploit these opportunities,” declared Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, ...
Complement of Dwight Pickering, a farmer, Premier Dr. D Orlando Smith now grows his own cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes in his kitchen garden.
Speaking at the opening of Farmers Week on February 10 at Paraquita Bay Hon. Smith revealed to the audience that the fresh vegetables given to him by Pickering ...
Scores turn out for official opening of Farmers’ Week!
Posted On Friday, 10 Feb 2012 By Sabrina. Under Public Tags: Dr. the Hon. Kedrick Pickering, Farmers' Week
Hundreds turned out today to witness and celebrate the opening of Farmers’ Week 2012 where Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering spoke highly of the farming community and applauded them for their efforts over the years.
Reminiscing on the past the minister recalls, “Over the ...
