UPDATED REPORT The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed a shooting incident at the DHL office in Fish Bay, Tortola. The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, October 17th. The initial statement from police indicated that one person was injured in the incident and was transported to Dr. Orlando Hospital for … Continued
Every year on October 16th the Virgin Islands joins the international community in the observance of World Food Day. This day serves as a reminder of the global challenges surrounding hunger, food security and the importance of proper nutrition. The date commemorates the establishment of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This … Continued
Four athletes have been selected to represent the BVI at the 2023 Pan American (Pan Am) Games in Santiago, Chile. The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) named Eldred Henry (shot put), Djimon Gumbs (discus throw), Deya Erickson (100m hurdles) and Thad Lettsome (men’s ILCA 7 laser) as registered to compete. Erickson will be the flag bearer … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed the death of one male individual who was reportedly seen “behaving erratically” at Village Cay, Wickhams Cay 1 in the early hours of Friday, October 13th, 2023. In a statement to the press, the RVIPF said that “police responded to a report of a male behaving erratically … Continued
The British Virgin Islands volleyball team are now third in Pool A of the Men’s U23 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Championships after suffering their first loss of the tournament on Thursday against pool leader Dominica. Playing in game eight at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola, the BVI fell in three straight sets 13-25, … Continued
Naomi Onwufuju, the British Virgin Islands’ Junior Ambassador for Tourism, has made history by winning the regional title of “Junior Minister for Tourism” at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Youth Congress held in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Competing against representatives from 14 other Caribbean Islands, Onwufuju became the first Virgin Islands Ambassador to secure this … Continued
The British Virgin Islands men’s senior football team remains unbeaten in the CONCACAF Nations League Group C after a 1-1 draw against Dominica on Thursday. Both teams now have four points each, with Dominica edging the BVI at the top of the standings due to having a better goal difference. Luka Chalwell opened the scoring … Continued
Large BVI Contingent Heading to Annapolis for the Annual US Sailboat Show Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 11th October 2023 ̶The British Virgin Islands, dubbed “The Sailing Capital of the World” will be at the nexus of the sailing industry when a contingent from the Territory attends the annual internationally acclaimed United States Sailboat … Continued
In a recent press conference, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley expressed satisfaction with the progress made on the implementation of the Framework for Reforms, and the recognition of this progress in the 4th Quarterly Report by His Excellency the Governor. Dr. Wheatley acknowledged the demanding workload but emphasized the government’s commitment to implementing the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands pulled off an impressive victory against Anguilla in their first game of the Men’s U23 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Championships, winning in 3 straight sets. The BVI won 25-23, 25-22, 25-13. In the first game on Wednesday, Dominica powered past Grenada in three straight sets to win 25-19, 25-21,25-23. Meanwhile in the … Continued
