The British Virgin Islands House of Assembly came together for a solemn yet celebratory sitting last week to honour the life and legacy of Hon. Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE, a pioneering political leader, cultural matriarch, and territorial icon who passed away on June 22, just weeks shy of her 95th birthday. But unlike many tributes … Continued
The Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Swim the Sound 2025 fundraising event kicked off with challenging swims of up to 2 miles across open water, testing the endurance of participants. The swim concluded at Leverick Bay, where attendees were treated to a well-deserved lunch and a fun-filled afternoon with games. The event was not only … Continued
It will be a day of fun and fellowship at the 2025 4th edition of the One VI Poker Run. This includes great prizes, exciting games and safety at sea. This year’s theme SPLASH! And partron are invited to come out and enjoy the day at sea and on land. Committee members Mr. Akeem Pickering … Continued
Member of the Alliance and representative for the Second District -Melvin Mitch Turnbull has come up with a solution to address the rising cost of living – an issue which he says touches every individual, household and business in the territory. Speaking on the daily radio programme –’Pulse of the People by the Alliance’, Turnbull … Continued
Premier the Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley recently underscored his Government’s dedication to strengthening the agriculture and fisheries sectors, identifying them as crucial pillars in the Virgin Islands’ food security and economic diversification strategy. He spoke during his year two territorial address titled “Building a Sustainable Nation”. He noted that significant progress has already been made … Continued
The Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association, New Life Baptist Church, Save the Seed the Energy Centre and SHRM Trustees Limited are partering together to host Ride For Life 2025 and are inviting all cyclists, motorcyclists and the public to Ride for Life in loving memory of Keon Fredricks on Saturday, 31st May. Henderson Title and Edna … Continued
Members of the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Association, CFPW are meeting in the territory for their General Meeting and they have been urged not to allow challenges to deter them from performing at their best. The AGM opened Tuesday morning under the theme, “Rethinking, reengineering, recalibrating and resetting a course for viable and sustainable … Continued
A local talk show host believes some parents must be blamed for the failing educational system and for some of the behavioral problems of students now existing at schools. Host of Speak Out BVI Kishma Penn says there are some parents who have failed to discipline their child and they are carrying their bad behaviour … Continued
The Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of the Founder of the Family Support Network, FSN Marlene Penn Trotman who died Monday morning after a brief period of illness. For many years Penn-Trotman hosted Marlene’s Kitchen on ZBVI Radio. That programme with a simple title regularly dispensed wisdom with great humour, and Christmas time was … Continued
Kickin It University (KIU) is proudly celebrating its first anniversary this month (May), after a successful year of preserving and promoting Virgin Islands culture. Since launching, KIU has hosted over a dozen classes, reaching over 250 registered students – over 100 of whom actively participated throughout its inaugural year. “I am incredibly proud of how … Continued
