BVIslander D’Moi Hodge received a celebratory homecoming after returning to the territory for the first time in more than two years and he was awarded by the BVI Government as the territory’s first VI Bassador. Kamal Haynes has the story.
In a display of immense pride and celebration, two billboards have been erected on either side of Cane Garden Bay, paying tribute to a local sports star who has achieved remarkable heights in the world of basketball. D’Moi Hodge, the first-ever BVIslander to sign an NBA contract with the prestigious Los Angeles Lakers, is currently … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that three persons have been charged in relation to the last Wednesday’s East End cocaine drug bust. They are 38-year-old Dion Leslie McMaster, 40-year-old Zuri Reid and 28-year-old Ruth Gonzalez Tellez. McMaster who resides in Brady Ghut, Tortola, is charged with possession of a controlled drug … Continued
The trio of Jah’Kyla Morton, Beyonce Defreitas and Kimberly Smith delivered for the British Virgin Islands on the final day of the NACAC Under 18 and Under 23 Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica, after collecting gold, silver and bronze medals in their respective events. Competing in the Under 18 Girls High Jump event, Morton … Continued
Beyonce Defreitas collected the British Virgin Islands’ first medal of the 2023 NACAC Under 18 and Under 23 Championship in Costa Rica after placing third in the Women’s 100-meter finals. Running out of lane six, Defreitas finished strongly to clock a time of 11.41 seconds to claim the bronze medal. The race was won by … Continued
Reports reaching our news station indicate that one of the two vessels from Wednesday’s drug bust in East End was destroyed by fire at the Road Town Police Station in the wee hours of this morning. The bust resulted in the arrest of three locals, two males and a female, and the seizure of a … Continued
VI Services, which falls under the Ministry of Health and Social Development through its subsidiary the Disabilities Services Division recently hosted a tea party for members of its adult day programme for persons with disabilities. The programme through its commitment remains steadfast to serving the needs of special needs persons in the Virgin Islands. Director … Continued
The BVI athletes who recently competed at the IV NACAC Under 13 and Under 15 Championships in the Dominican Republic received a warm welcome when they returned to the territory this week. Kamal Haynes has the story.
A second firearm and a large quantity of ammunition have been seized by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in relation to Wednesday’s major drug bust in East End. The police confirmed this latest development in a media release, stating that the additional firearm and ammunition were found after warrants were executed. “The RVIPF … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that his government has no intention of censoring or banning any of the musical artists who are set to grace the Festival Grounds for the 2023 Emancipation Festival. The premier’s comments came during the press conference that was held on Thursday … Continued
