The Virgin Islands Autism Centre recently concluded its transitional summer camp programme for children with the disorder and other types of developmental disabilities. Director for the Autism Centre Miss Crystal Estridge said the autism transition camp was a small scaled programme designed to introduce the children who are assigned to Therapeutic Kindergarten classroom, to a … Continued
After both pleading guilty to conspiring to import cocaine and agreeing to assist authorities in the ongoing drug trafficking case involving former Premier Andrew Fahie, Oleanvine Maynard and her son Kadeem Maynard are set to be sentenced on August 21, 2023. According to a recent court document, for the offence, the customary mandatory minimum term … Continued
The Parade Sub-committee of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee has registered 1,000 revellers spread across 25 entries for the August Monday Parade. The parade which will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7 will see dazzling entries ranging from the troupes, floats, floupes, sporting cars and individual entries. The thousand-reveller parade … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith, says the BVI Government is considering removing the existing visa requirement for Guyanese nationals. Smith made the comment during an exclusive interview with one of Guyana’s media companies, News Room, stating that the long-existing visa requirement is likely to be lifted for … Continued
Residents came out and supported the 2023 Traditional Torch Light Procession event on Thursday, a cultural event that has been the cornerstone of many emancipation festivals in the territory, dating back several decades. Residents assembled at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park in the center of the capital on Thursday evening, collecting their torches … Continued
Ariella Oliver is the 2023 Miss Junior British Virgin Islands. Ariella Oliver was crowned the new Miss Junior British Virgin Islands after taking 5 of the 8 categories on the night. She won Best Introduction Speech, Best Black and White Affair Wear, Best Talent, and Best Evening Wear, and tied with Contestant Number 1, Aniyah … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a stern warning to all persons who intend on engaging in violence or illegal activities during the Irene Penn-O’Neal Festiville, stating that actions will be swift and decisive. This after the RVIPF confirmed that they had to intervene in 16 fights as well as confiscate marijuana, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Football Association has selected a strong squad for the upcoming CONCACAF Under-15 Boy’s Competition that is set to occur in the Dominican Republic from August 6 to 13, 2023. The competition was forced to a 4-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the BVI will return as the top seed … Continued
On Sunday, August 6, four talented young women will compete for the prestigious title of Miss British Virgin Islands. The competition will take place at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town at 7:00 p.m. The contestants, Deborah Smith, Lakeisha Warner, Anika Christopher, and Roshawna Stevens will showcase talent, poise, intellect and more in vying … Continued
No foul play has been suspected at this stage following the discovery of a partially decomposed body in the heart of Road Town on Tuesday. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a recent statement to the media. Following reports of the discovery of the body which was found in … Continued
