The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, led by Director Theodore James, has announced updated closed seasons for key marine species, including lobsters, conchs, and whelks. The new dates are legally binding under the Fisheries Regulations, 2003, and are set to protect marine biodiversity and promote sustainable fishing practices. The specific closed seasons for 2024 are … Continued
WINBVI has announced that they are proud to announce the official launch of the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence Campaign, a crucial initiative aimed at bringing awareness, providing outreach and support to members of our BVI community. One in three women worldwide has experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime with girls being particularly vulnerable … Continued
The 2024 Torchlight Parade and Tramp lit up the streets of Tortola on Monday evening, with residents donning white attire to celebrate the start of the 70th Emancipation Festival. The event, steeped in tradition and cultural significance, drew a vibrant crowd that paraded and danced to the lively fungi music of the Zion Sounds band. This … Continued
Virgin Gorda United emerged victorious in a thrilling 2024 British Virgin Islands (BVI) Football Association (FA) Cup final, defeating league champions Wolues FC 2-1 on Sunday, July 28. The match, held at the Greenland Football Stadium, showcased a high level of competition and skill, with both teams battling fiercely for the coveted title. VG United … Continued
34-year-old Jareem Todman has been identified as the victim of Sunday morning’s fatal shooting near the Road Town Market Square on Tortola. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed the name in a media release on Monday, July 29, noting that Todman sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to … Continued
The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority has concluded its inaugural orientation session and is now a fully operational statutory board. Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe in remarks said the session marked a pivotal moment in the Authority’s transition from the Virgin Islands … Continued
The Raymond “Mahassa” Mercer & Kathleen Fahie National Fast Pitch League championships kicked off with strong performances from Power Outage and defending champions Synergy, both securing victories in their respective divisions at the E. Walwyn Brewley Ball Park on Friday. In the men’s championship series, Power Outage delivered a stunning upset against the reigning champions, … Continued
A man is in stable condition at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital after being shot in Baughers Bay on Saturday night. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident in a media release on Sunday, detailing that it occurred near the Omar Hodge Fishing Wharf on July 27, 2024, shortly after 9:00 … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has identified the deceased male found in a dinghy near Great Camanoe on Saturday, July 27, as 29-year-old Jamal Freeman of Long Look. The RVIPF confirmed Freeman’s identity in a media release on Sunday, stating that his family has been notified and is receiving support during this difficult … Continued
An early morning shooting on Sunday, July 28, 2024, has tragically claimed the life of a man near the Road Town Market Square. The incident occurred under circumstances that are still under investigation. According to initial reports, the victim was seated inside a vehicle when the attack took place. The man was gunned down in … Continued
