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Last Chance to Get Certified: Food Handlers Urged to Attend Virtual Training for Festival Activities

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2 years ago

July 13, 2023

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In a final push to ensure compliance with food safety regulations during the upcoming festival, Deputy Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ms. Henrietta Alexander, is urging all food handlers participating in festival activities to seize the opportunity and get certified.

Recognizing the importance of continuous training, Ms. Alexander emphasized that the division has been offering multiple training sessions over the years, providing individuals with ample opportunities to become certified. However, with the festival just around the corner, the division has scheduled two food handler sessions on July 18 to ensure participants have access to the required certification for food selling operations.

To further streamline the process, Ms. Alexander also reminded individuals to renew their food handler’s card at least a month prior to its expiration date. To renew, individuals must present their expired certificates, work permits, and/or picture identification.

The food handlers’ sessions will be conducted virtually via the WebEx platform on Tuesday, July 18 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Interested food handlers are urged to register individually using their personal email before 12:00 noon on July 17. Registration links for each session are provided below:

9:00 a.m. session registration:

https://bvigov.webex.com/weblink/register/r46b7a51ed4ae4a85cbd28b7d6931c618

5:00 p.m. session registration:

https://bvigov.webex.com/weblink/register/r2eaddc28eef1784eb81e03891ed5cbf2

The Environmental Health Division remains committed to efficiently managing all aspects of the environment that have the potential to impact health negatively. By ensuring food handlers are certified, the division aims to safeguard the well-being of all individuals in the BVI.

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Caribbean Baking Awards to Stream Live on JTV – Watch the Region’s Best Bakers Compete

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2 days ago

February 20, 2025

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Some of the best bakers from across the Caribbean are gearing up for the Caribbean Baking Awards (CBA), a two-day event celebrating creativity, skill, and the flavours that make Caribbean baking unique. The competition will be streamed live on Jahphix Television (JTV), so viewers from across the region and beyond can watch the action as it happens.

Bakers from across the Caribbean will go head-to-head in various categories, putting their skills to the test in front of expert judges. The competition will feature teams from:

Virgin Islands (US) – Team Hibiscus Sweets
Trinidad and Tobago – Team Trini Cakes Revellers & Team Flavour Masters Possé
Jamaica – Team Sweet Success & Team The Dynamic Duo
Antigua and Barbuda – Team The Glass Jar & Team Sweet Art 268
Virgin Islands (BVI) – Team Bombshell
Dominica – Team Donmnik Dou
Guyana – Team Sweet Secrets
Barbados – Team Bimstars
Saint Lucia – Team Fruit Boss

The event takes place on February 21-22, featuring live baking, expert judging, and special guest appearances. Chef Kareem Brooks from Saint Martin will be one of the judges, while hosts Julie Mango and Ricky “Daphox” Bertie will keep the energy high throughout the competition. The celebration will wrap up with an After Party on February 22, featuring a live performance by Onyan and the 3 Cylinder.

Viewers can watch live on JTV and be part of the excitement as bakers compete for top honours.

Tickets to attend in person are $10. Secure yours today and don’t miss out!

For more details and to watch the live stream, visit https://tinyurl.com/CBAwithJTVchannel55

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Lesley and Lestene Maduro Represent the BVI at Caribbean Baking Awards

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2 days ago

February 20, 2025

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Lesley and Lestene Maduro of LSL Bakery in Virgin Gorda will be among the bakers competing at the Caribbean Baking Awards, set to take place in the British Virgin Islands.

LSL Bakery, a well-known establishment in Virgin Gorda, has been serving pastries, cakes, and other baked goods for years. Founded as a family business, it has grown into a recognised name in the local culinary scene.

The Caribbean Baking Awards bring together top bakers from across the region, with teams representing the British Virgin Islands, the US Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Barbados, and Guyana. The competition includes categories such as Best Buttercream Cake, Rising Star, Cake Hero, and Best Cupcakes.

The awards ceremony will culminate in the Masquerade Awards Gala Dinner on Saturday, 22 February, at 5:00 PM at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola.

The event will bring together bakers, industry professionals, and guests to celebrate Caribbean culinary craftsmanship.

Voting for the awards opened on 7 September 2024, allowing the public to support their favourite bakers.

The event will also be streamed live on Jahphix Television (JTV).

Unable to attend the event in person? Enjoy the two-day action by securing your tickets for just $10. Click the link below to purchase.

Tickets for the gala dinner are available now. More information can be found at www.caribbeanbakingawards.com.

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Ronald Estephane of Fruit Boss to Represent St. Lucia at Caribbean Baking Awards

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4 days ago

February 18, 2025

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St. Lucian pastry chef Ronald Estephane, the head of Fruit Boss, will participate in the upcoming Caribbean Baking Awards.

Estephane, known for his fruit carvings and pastry designs, previously won the title of Pastry Chef of the Year at the 2024 Caribbean Baking Awards. His work focuses on transforming fruit into edible art, earning recognition within the Caribbean culinary industry.

The event is scheduled for February 21-22, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, bringing together bakers and pastry chefs from across the region.

This year’s competition will feature participants competing under the theme “Rum Fun.” The event will also include the “Ultimate Bake-Off: Celebrity Grudge Match – BVI Artists Edition,” where local musicians Boss, Jugo and Brent Hoyte will compete in a baking challenge.

The Caribbean Baking Awards continues to recognize professionals in the region’s culinary industry, highlighting innovation and craftsmanship in baking and pastry arts.