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
Summer Sizzle BVI 2023 has been lauded as unforgettable experience following the completion of the four days of activities that culminated on Sunday, July 30. The marquee event, the Global Glamour Runway Show which was hosted by Political Analyst for MSNBC Mrs. Joy-Ann Reid saw top international and local models gracing the runway, dressed in unique pieces by … Continued
5 athletes have been selected to represent the territory in track and field at the upcoming Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games which runs from August 4 – 11, 2023. They are Cristal Daly (long jump), Asia McMaster (long jump), J’den Jackson (100m and 200m) Jonathan Lynch (800m) and Jah’Kyla Morton (high jump). The team is … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one male has died following a vehicle accident on Monday. Police in a media statement on Tuesday, August 1, revealed that the accident involved the lone vehicle and occurred along the Belle Vue Road. The male whose identity is yet to be released was rushed … Continued
Premier and Minister for Tourism and Culture Dr the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has vowed to compensate the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee along with other sub-committees for their tireless work in producing a high-quality 2023 Emancipation Festival. Premier Wheatley made the promise during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Irene Penn O’Neal Festiville on … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith and other BVI officials met with Guyana’s Prime Minister and Acting President, Brigadier the Hon. Mark Phillips on Monday. This was confirmed by Guyana’s Department of Public Information (DPI) which said the meeting occurred at the Office of the Prime Minister on … Continued
In a recent Government Information Services release, it was announced that Mr. Marcus Solomon has been appointed to the post of Director of the Department of Waste Management. Mr. Solomon’s appointment comes as the Ministry of Health and Social Development seeks to further enhance and develop the Territory’s waste management solutions and strategies. Mr. Solomon … Continued
Eighty-three public officers are among a group of persons that recently received certification in very high frequency (VHS) radiotelephone usage. This was confirmed in a government commissioned media release that said the programme is part of the Department of Disaster Management’s (DDM) training series. DDM Training Manager Carishma Hicks said that interest in the use … Continued
