Statement By Honourable Natalio D. WheatleyCultural : Preservation And Cultural Education

Friday, 12 June 2020 - 9:16am

Mister Speaker, during the Fifth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly, I spoke about an exhibition that the Department of Culture was producing. At that time, the Department was planning to display this exhibition in the Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Building, accompanied by satellite exhibitions at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College and on our sister islands.

Virtual Exhibition Series Explores Lives Of Past Local Heroes

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 - 2:13pm

The lives and journey of the Territory’s local heroes and freedom fighters are being explored in the new virtual exhibition series launched by the Department of Culture.

World Poetry Day Competition

Remarks by Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley - H. Lavity Stoutt’s Vision

Tuesday, 10 March 2020 - 11:02am

Good afternoon,  It is a pleasure to be here on this auspicious occasion. Before I begin my remarks, I must say to you that I felt chills listening to the Territorial Song, and my heart is warmed by the creative designs of Territorial wear adorning the bodies of you wonderful people.  I must say that these were chaired by our beloved Eileen Parsons.  

The Silver Jubilee Celebration For A Visionary Leader

Wednesday, 4 March 2020 - 4:56pm

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Culture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, said the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt was a great leader who was focused on the development of the people of the Virgin Islands.

House Of Assembly Statement By Honourable Andrew A. Fahie - Black History Month: Remembering our Hard Fought Legacy

Tuesday, 25 February 2020 - 2:55pm

Mister Speaker, I now will make a statement on Black History Month because though it is most recognised in the United States, I am very well aware that we are a people of the African Diaspora.

New Local Books Now Available For Sale

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 - 5:07pm

Local authors Donald de Castro and Nurse Diana Stewart-Walker have recently published books which are now available for sale in stores around the Territory.

Community Gathered For A “Time Of Prayer And Praise”

Monday, 6 January 2020 - 2:20pm

The BVI community gathered on Wednesday, January 1 for a “Time of Prayer and Praise” at the Queen Elizabeth II Park. 

BVI House Asia Visited by the BVI’s Mrs. Globe

Thursday, 5 December 2019 - 5:09pm

On December 2, BVI House Asia hosted an in-house visit by the BVI’s Mrs. Globe International Pageant delegation, led by former Mrs. BVI Globe Alicia Green now BVI Director, as they transited to mainland China through the city of Hong Kong to attend the competition. Mrs. British Virgin Islands, Shondrea N. Turnbull, is representing the BVI in the 2019 edition of the Mrs. Globe International Pageant (November 29-December 7), hosted by the Southern Chinese tech-city of Shenzhen. The delegation, comprised of friends, family, and government officials travelled to China in support of Shondrea’s bid for the crown.

Dr. Katherine Smith Is Director Of Culture

Friday, 29 November 2019 - 5:00pm

Dr. Katherine Smith has been appointed as Director in the Department of Culture effective December 2.

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