Tragedy struck on Saturday, July 8th, as a trailer office belonging to the Water and Sewerage Department, located in Baughers Bay, Tortola, caught fire. The incident has caused significant damage to the structure. Images seen by our newsdesk show plumes of thick smoke billowing from the structure as officers of the Virgin Islands Fire and … Continued
Our newsdesk has received reports of a purported drug bust that took place in Sandy Ground Anguilla on Friday, July 7th. According to initial information, authorities apprehended a boat during the operation, and it is alleged that the vessel either originated from Tortola or is registered to the territory. A video in circulation captured the … Continued
Minister responsible for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Hon. Kye Rymer believes that the incoming Chairman Mr. Sheldon Scatliffe will be an asset to the board of the corporation. The motion to appoint Scatliffe as the new chairman of the BVIEC was passed in the House of Assembly on Friday. During the debate stage, Rymer … Continued
The Kings and Queens of the Virgin Islands Softball Tournament will commence this evening at the E.Walwyn Brewley Ballpark. The tournament consists of teams from St Thomas, USVI, St Croix, USVI and the BVI and will start with an opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. and follow with two games, from the men’s and women’s divisions respectively. … Continued
National player Javlyn Frett was awarded the Most Valuable Pitcher for her exceptional performance at the 2023 King and Queen of the Diamond Softball Tournament in Phillipsburg, St.Maarten. Frett collected a total of 10 strikeouts in the tournament which was held from June 29 to July 3. She was invited to play in the tournament … Continued
BVIslanders who are interested in purchasing units from the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate for the purpose of renting are allowed to do so under the new requirements of the Social Security Board (SSB). Prior to June 1, 2023, to qualify for units at the Estate, applicants had to be a BVIslander, a first-time homeowner and … Continued
The Rotary Club of Road Town (RCRT) proudly announces the induction of Dr Robert “Storm” Wright as the 32nd President for the 2023/2024 Rotary Year. Dr Wright assumes this esteemed position following the successful tenure of Mr Gavin Dooley as the Immediate Past President. The induction ceremony on Saturday, 24 June 2023, marked this significant … Continued
In his second appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball franchise, BVIslander D’Moi Hodge bettered his previous performance but on another losing note, as his team fell to the San Antonio Spurs 109-99 in the California Classic Summer League at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. Hodge played an estimated 19 minutes of the game and … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin is confident that the next appointed Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs) will continue the agenda of their predecessor Lord Zac Goldsmith. Goldsmith caught many by surprise last Friday, after resigning from the British Government following his submission of a lengthy resignation letter in which he accused the United Kingdom … Continued
In response to the recent armed robbery at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, Minister of Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer, convened an emergency meeting this week with key stakeholders to address the incident and collaborate on robust strategies to enhance security measures at the popular site. The agencies represented at the meeting … Continued
