Local authors in collaboration with the Department of Culture will be hosting a ceremony for the launching of the book ‘Living Healthy in the Era of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19’ on Monday, April 25.

Ms. Anika Christopher a young writer, poet and publisher has been chosen to represent the BVI at the Commonwealth Games in May.

Interested persons are invited to enter a Local Fruit Juice Competition on Saturday, April 2 as part of the activities for this year’s Farmers’ and Fishers’ Week Market and Exhibition Day at Paraquita Bay.

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has stated that “culture is a driver of development, and at a time of change, we must broaden the debate about development to harness culture’s transformative power.”

Director of Culture Dr. Katherine Smith said the Department of Culture is committed to the development of the creative industries and is urging visual artists to participate in two (2) upcoming workshops this weekend.

Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines is serving as Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture from February 27 to March 4.  

Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mrs. Brenda Lettsome-Tye is encouraging early-career conservationists between the ages of 18 to 29 years to participate in a two-week workshop

Good Day and GOD’s Blessings to all the wonderful people of the Virgin Islands. Once again, it’s that special time of the year when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The public is invited to ‘The Premier’s Christmas Extravaganza with a Cultural Twist - The Sequel’ on Saturday, December 18, at the Festival Village Grounds from 3:00 p.m.

Work and Life Coach Marva Titley-Smith will be available to sign copies of her six-week devotional book titled Time to Thrive on Thursday, December 9.