Much has been written about the Christ child; poems, songs, books.  And movies galore project from screens; All to tell the world that something grand happened those millennia ago in the city of David.But there are over 8 billion souls on the planet with disparate beliefs and traditions.The Africans do Kwanza.  The Jews, Hanukkah. The Muslims do Eid al Adha.  The Chinese, The Lantern Festival.  And the Christians, the birth of a saviour.  Of course, other cultures celebr...

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Hello You! Couple more days. Couple more mornings before it is time for the present to be opened under the Christmas trees! The spirit is alive. I can see it. It looks different this year. You are different this year. Enjoy this lovely weather and look forward to the most wonderful time of the year. Clearly I am enjoying the vibe.  Week Before Christmas The week before Christmas,The air smells like rum and salt,Like ocean breeze tangled with candle smoke.The streets hum with ...

The Government of The Virgin Islands has concluded a landmark year of engagement in India’s financial services market, reinforcing the jurisdiction’s efforts to broaden its international reach and deepen ties with high-growth economies.India, now the world’s fourth-largest economy and the fastest-growing among the G20, represents a major centre for outbound investment, private capital, fintech innovation and international structuring. Engagement throughout 2025 focused on stren...

The Department of Culture has confirmed the recent establishment of three Ad-Hoc Cultural Groups each on the Sister Islands of Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. These groups will work closely with the department in the short run to achieve the following goals: To help promote and preserve Virgin Islands culture and history. Assist with coordinating interviews with select seniors and/or other individuals To assist with identifying and/or highlighting cultural sites and buildings in their c...

The Premier’s Office, through the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, is taking steps to develop a sustainable white potato production programme, following the participation of local farmers at a Capacity Building for White Potato Production and Marketing seminar in Dominica.The seminar, held from 1 - 3 December, 2025 and organised by the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States OECS, brought together experts from across the Eastern Caribbean to share knowledge on white potato cultiva...

After two days of intense competition, the 2025 Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament concluded on Saturday, 13th December, with Elmore Stoutt High School emerging as the overall champions.Hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, the tournament brought together secondary school students across the territory to showcase discipline, critical thinking, sportsmanship, and a deep appreciation for the game of chess.Elmore Stoutt High School e...

BVIFA President Avanell Morton received the official Concacaf Coaching Convention Membership Certificate, marking the BVIFA’s accreditation to deliver the Concacaf C Licence. This milestone places the BVIFA among just 16 Member Associations in the region and reinforces the BVIFA’s commitment to developing coaches, strengthening the game, and building a stronger football future for the Virgin Islands.