The United Nations has expressed deep concern about the continuing possibility of United Kingdom direct rule over the British Virgin Islands in its resolution on the Question of the British Virgin Islands adopted at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Among other things, the text of the resolution stated, “Expressing … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin departed the territory on Thursday, January 18 after delivering his farewell speech at Government House in Road Town, Tortola. Kamal Haynes has the story.
D’Moi Hodge has been acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers NBA G League affiliate team, the Rip City Remix. The Rip City Remix officially announced the acquisition via their X (formerly Twitter) social media page on Thursday. According to the post, Hodge was traded from the South Bay Lakers in exchange for a 2025 first-round … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that the condition of the driver involved in the serious vehicle accident which occurred in the Meyers/Mayaba area on Tortola on Wednesday remains unknown. The confirmation came in a brief statement from the RVIPF which said the accident occurred after 1:00 p.m. In addition, the statement … Continued
The Civil Registry and Passport Office has outlined several initiatives projected for 2024 to improve services and increase revenue. A major goal is launching an online component for the e-Visa system, contingent on the government’s online payment portal rollout. This would modernize and streamline visa applications. The Registry also plans to execute public awareness campaigns … Continued
During recent testimony to the Standing Finance Committee the Department of Immigration’s Deputy Chief Immigration Officer (DCIO) advised that there are currently 1,721 pending applications for belongership and residency status. Of those, 275 are belongership applications. The DCIO advised that the department has recorded a massive increase in applications for residency and belongership since the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is giving unemployed and underemployed residents a chance at new opportunities, with the launch of a new Registration Drive under its RATED Programme. This initiative, named “Coming to a District Near You,” brings the program’s opportunities directly to communities across the islands, ensuring maximum accessibility and impact. The drive … Continued
President of World Athletics Lord Sebastian Coe said he is impressed with the level of commitment observed towards athletics in the British Virgin Islands. Kamal Haynes has the story.
Rising star Adaejah Hodge is already reaping rewards following an impressive start to her 2024 track and field season with her Montverde Academy college naming the Virgin Islander their Student-Athlete of the Week. Competing at the Virginia Showcase in Virginia Beach last weekend, Hodge delivered the fourth fastest time in U.S. girls’ track and field … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley is expected to partner with local cancer advocate Dr. Arliene T. Penn to spread awareness on cervical cancer across the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) region. In his message on Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, observed in January, Honourable Wheatley said he will partner with … Continued
