TORTOLA TOASTMASTERS CLUB OF BVI NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Tortola Toastmasters Club of the BVI elected the 2024-2025 Executive Committee Members prior to the commencement of the new Toastmasters year on July 1, 2024. The Immediate Past President, Weslene Walters, congratulated the new Executive Committee for the 2024-2025 term and encouraged them to embrace the challenges ahead. She concluded her remarks with a … Continued

CCT DELIVERS ON PROVIDING FREE FIBER INTERNET TO THE WILLARD WHEATLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Caribbean Cellular Telephone Ltd (CCT) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the educational experience for students and faculty at the Willard Wheatley Primary School, by transforming the school to a Wi-Fi enabled campus. On Monday, May 27th, CCT successfully completed the installation of fiber internet services at the school, providing access to high-speed internet and … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY PRAISES GOVERNOR’S REVIEW AS “FAIR, BALANCED, AND FACTUAL”

Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has lauded the Sixth Quarterly Review on the government’s implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations, describing it as “fair, balanced, and factual.” The report, presented by His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce last Friday, highlighted significant progress while noting the need for an extension of the deadline to … Continued

GOVT’ SUPPORTED AMENDMENT TO IMMIGRATION AND PASSPORT BILL TO ALLOW CHILDREN BORN TO EXPAT PARENTS RESIDENCY UPON BIRTH BUT LACKED FULL OPPOSITION SUPPORT

In a day and age when the British Virgin Islands is poised to bridge the upending division, the Government of Virgin Islands was unable to bridge that divide by making an amendment to Section 10 of the Immigration and Passport Bill. At present the Bill requires children born in the Virgin Islands to expat parents … Continued

PREMIER & HEALTH MINISTER TO ATTEND THE 4TH SIDS CONFERENCE IN ANTIGUA

Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley are attending the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda. The conference, which runs from May 27 to May 30, is centered on the theme “Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity.” The Virgin Islands … Continued

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY AT 2024 LEVERICK BAY POKER RUN; POLICE PRESENTLY ON THE SCENE

Reports reaching our newsroom have confirmed an attempted robbery at the 2024 Leverick Poker Run.  It is alleged that gunmen attempted the robbery shortly after 12noon today Sunday May 26th as patrons from across the Virgin Islands were enjoying the annual event.  Circumstances surrounding the happenings which are still presently unfolding, alleged that a gunman … Continued

MOU SIGNED FOR VI SANCTIONS UNIT

The Virgin Islands and United Kingdom governments have joined forces to combat illicit financing and uphold international sanctions through the establishment of the new Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit. A Memorandum of Understanding signed Wednesday formalized the collaboration, with the Sanctions Unit set to transition from under the Governor’s Office to the leadership of the Attorney … Continued

RIKKOI BRATHWAITE TO MAKE DIAMOND LEAGUE DEBUT IN EUGENE

BVIslander sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite is set to make his highly anticipated debut at the prestigious Diamond League event this Saturday. Competing in the Men’s 100-meter race, Brathwaite, who holds the national record for the British Virgin Islands, will face a formidable lineup of athletes, including three-time World Champion Christian Coleman from the United States, World … Continued

CINDY REFUTES ARREST CLAIMS FOLLOWING BRIEF ENCOUNTER WITH RVIPF OFFICERS

UPDATED STORY Social commentator Cindy Rosan has refuted claims that she was arrested on Friday, May 24, following the Governor’s press conference, which has since been supported by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The incident occurred immediately after the conclusion of the Governor’s press conference, where Rosan was observed being led into the … Continued