The BVI Barracudas Swim Team made a huge splash at the 2024 Virgin Islands Long Course Championships over the weekend, showcasing stellar performances and bringing home an impressive haul of 22 medals. Competing at the state-of-the-art long course 50-meter pool in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, the young athletes demonstrated remarkable talent, tallying 19 … Continued
Wolues FC secured the Women’s National League title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Avengers FC at the Greenland Football Field in East End on Sunday. The match’s lone goal, a masterstroke from Eva Carey, was enough to propel Wolues to glory in a game that demanded both resilience and finesse. The decisive moment came … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has partnered with CIBC Caribbean to reintroduce an Automated Banking Machine (ABM) at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport. The new ABM, installed in April, has already begun to fill a much-needed void for airport customers, as revealed in a media release from CIBC Caribbean. Strategically located in front of … Continued
In an effort to combat the challenges posed by climate change and to propel the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda forward, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has joined forces with the United Nations (UN) to facilitate better access to development finance for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Eastern Caribbean. The recent collaboration between … Continued
Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution when commuting near the Flemming Building, commonly referred to as the old Flow building, after a section of the building’s infrastructure collapsed near the sidewalk this evening. The incident, which nearly resulted in a serious accident, has heightened safety concerns in the area. According to initial reports, the … Continued
The British Virgin Island’s very own Tara Hodge is competing in the Carla Hall Favorite Chef Competition. This passionate local chef aims to let her island-infused dishes shine alongside talented culinary artists from around the world. Hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality Carla Hall, the contest offers an extraordinary grand prize – the winner … Continued
British Virgin Islands native, Chef Chanel Henley, is preparing to take the culinary world by storm and needs your help to make it happen. Henley has been selected to compete in the Carla Hall Favorite Chef Competition, going head-to-head with talented chefs from around the globe. Hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality Carla Hall, … Continued
In response to the growing threat of cyber-attacks, the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, has outlined his government’s proactive measures to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Speaking at a recent session of the House of Assembly, Premier Wheatley detailed the implementation of two primary methodologies to combat cyber security … Continued
In a positive development for the British Virgin Islands’ agricultural and tourism sectors, Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. the Honourable Karl Dawson, has commended local farmers for their innovative approach to farming. Speaking at the Territorial Address last Thursday, Dr. Dawson highlighted the farmers’ efforts to diversify their farms by incorporating tours for … Continued
At the D’Athletisme de la Martinique, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger held on May 18, 2024, BVI sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite outclassed a field of 21 contestants, placing first overall in the 100-meter event. Competing at the Louis Achille Stadium, Brathwaite dominated the finals, clocking in at 10.04 seconds which secured him the fastest overall … Continued
