In a remarkable display of talent and dedication, 14 members of the BVI Barracudas Swim Team showcased exceptional performances at their first swim meet of the year in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) over the weekend. The team not only achieved an impressive 23 top-3 finishes but also clocked an astounding 36 personal … Continued
Dexter Cambridge of Trinidad and Tobago took home the pivotal prize of Best of Show at the 1st Annual Caribbean Baking Awards which was held on February 16 and February 17 in the British Virgin Islands. Cambridge for his cake entitled “Queen of Bacchanal” – a dedication to Trinidadian soca artist Destra Garcia – also … Continued
An incident involving suspected chemical exposure on a Barge in Pockwood Pond Tortola B.V.I has claimed the life of one male leaving three hospitalized. The incident which is under investigation occurred earlier today Saturday February 17th around 9am at a worksite. In a statement the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force stated, “The RVIPF can confirm … Continued
A 21-year-old male has been arrested and charged following a police operation at a residence in Hannah’s Estate on Thursday, February 15, which led to the discovery of a prohibited firearm along with several rounds of ammunition. He is Shawn Morris Jr and according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Morris has been charged … Continued
Residents on Jost Van Dyke are likely to experience a better quality of electricity service after the sister island was successfully reconnected to the BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) main grid on Friday. The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer, made the announcement, noting that the restoration of electricity comes after dedicated efforts were … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development recently organized a comprehensive training session for members of the Prison Visiting Committee to strengthen their capabilities and ensure the protection of inmates at His Majesty’s Prison. Facilitated by the Department of Human Resources and the Attorney General’s Chambers, the training session included a detailed presentation by Crown … Continued
In a resounding display of dominance, VG United secured their sixth consecutive win with a commanding 4-1 victory over island rivals, Sugar Boys FC, in the National Football League. Playing on neutral turf at the Greenland Football Field on Sunday, February 11, the match saw stellar performances, including a brace from Joel Mars and goals … Continued
National record holder Djimon Gumbs continues to dominate the Southland Conference (SLC), earning back-to-back weekly awards for his outstanding performances at Northwestern State University. Gumbs was named the SLC Men’s Field Athlete of the Week after an impressive second-place finish at the Jarvis Scott Open on the Texas Tech campus. The star athlete achieved a … Continued
Defending champions Kiss My Ace continued their winning ways in the 2024 Virgin Islands Volleyball Association (VIVA) Power League last weekend, defeating Firebirds A 3-0 to mark their second win of the new season. Playing on Saturday in the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town, the reigning champs swept the Firebirds 25-14, 25-17, 25-15 with … Continued
The BVI Under 20 national football team is gearing up for the upcoming 2024 CONCACAF Under 20 Championship Qualifying in Nicaragua next week. The team is set to depart the BVI on Saturday ahead of their first game of the tournament against the host team on Friday, February 23. Prior to their departure, 284 Media caught … Continued
